教育部次長劉國偉帥台灣11所高校組攬才團 訪波士頓闡述3大激勵政策

高教人才永續發展暨美國攬才計劃美東團現場合影。（教育組提供）

           （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導）中華民國教育部政務次長劉國偉率同11所大專院校高層，3月2日晚在波士頓希爾頓公園廣場酒店，為「高教人才永續發展暨美國攬才計劃」，舉辦說明會，向逾百名出席者闡述台灣高教環境，鼓勵學者回台投入培養人才行列。

教育部政務次長劉國偉（右七）和波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏（左五），
以及各校代表合影。（周菊子攝）

在波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，科技組組長蔡孟勳，以及教育組組長黃薳玉的接待中，劉國偉以「在台灣打造永續的學術未來（Forging Sustainable Academic Future in Taiwan）」為主題，用了十幾頁的簡報片，說明台灣學術界環境，希望大波士頓的學者，學生，將來返台，加入大學院校，成爲學術尖兵。

國發會代表發言。（周菊子攝）

劉國偉坦言，台灣目前有147所大專院校，實在太多了。他相信這數目將來會減少。這些學校目前有4.2萬名全職教職員，其中外籍教師約佔 12%。他們希望這次能招募更多外籍師資。

劉國偉表示，教育部有10 年 60 億台幣（約 1.9 億美元）的專項預算，分配給各校招募新老師，希望所有回台任教的教授可以至少待上10年。而且教育部與學校看重的是研究潛力、領導力（建立實驗室）以及為本地產業創新。

清華大學校長發言。（周菊子攝）

說自己總是說台灣是「半導體的故鄉」，這次訪美，專注範圍在半導體，AI、生物技術、綠能，以及人文社會科學。這次隨團到訪的11所頂尖大學中，政大（NCCU）和台師大（NTNU）專注於人文社科，其他大學有各項職缺。他表示，台灣最強的一點是不只在校園做研究，還和企業有極強聯繫，例如中山大學就和台積電（TSMC），以及高雄的日月光（ASEC），這兩家晶圓代工與全球封測第一名的企業關係緊密。陽明交大校址更是就在台積電門口。

為鼓勵學人返台任教，劉國偉簡述了官方版的激勵方案，還指出各校有自己的「秘密武器」，得靠學者們自己去發掘。他指出，台灣以前只有新竹科學園區，如今還有台中、高雄、嘉義等三個園區，11所頂尖大學門口幾乎都有一個科學園區。

政府提供的3大激勵方案，分別是針對「大咖級」教授，除了年薪，每年額外加薪高達 16 萬美元的“玉山學者”計劃，除了本薪，每月額外補助近 5,000 美元，並提供約 4.7 萬美元研究啟動經費的“玉山青年學者“計劃，還有為已在學校系統內工作或新進人員提供長期支持的”彈性薪資“。

劉國偉特別提醒座中個人，別被數字迷惑。在美國領的 10 萬美元年薪，付了聯邦、州、市稅後，其實所剩無幾。在台灣，只有一個機構會課稅，稅率差距巨大。他常說，領 10 萬美元在美國的生活水準與財富掌握力，和在台灣領 10 萬台幣月薪差不多，甚至在台灣更好。因為台灣的全民健保世界第一，連牙科、產檢都包。而且美國大學年薪 12 萬美元可能只發 9 個月（暑假沒薪水），但台灣發 13.5 個月，私人企業甚至發到 16 或 20 個月。

劉國偉強調，個大學院校除了薪資外，還會提供基礎設施支持（實驗室、設備）、助理（RA/TA），甚至幫忙搬家，讓學人連狗和貓都能一起帶回台灣。

當晚國發會代表還解釋了可以縮短取得永久居留時間的就業「金卡（Gold Card）」等相關資訊，台大，清華、陽明交大，師範，中央，中正，政治，中興，中山等大學，以及北科大，台科大等11所院校的代表，分別介紹各校後，當場和有意返台的學生，學人們座談。

目前在哈佛大學做訪問學者的謝英哲，已是專利律師的張宣業，MIT同學會會長張浩揚，副會長劉正心等這晚都在現場。

教育部為「高教人才永續發展暨美國攬才計劃」，在2月28日至3月3日之間，舉辦了在紐約，華府，波士頓，舊金山，洛杉磯和休士頓等6地的美東，美西訪問團。劉國偉等一行人在3月2日和學人晤談後，3月3日陸續拜會麻省理工學院，哈佛大學和波士頓大學的教務長或副教務長，洽談合作，才搭機返台。

紐英崙至孝篤親公所830餘人慶馬年 波士頓市長吳弭一家五口聯袂出席強調新春團圓意義 （附視頻）

紐英崙至孝篤親公所馬年春宴。（周菊子攝）

       （Boston Orange周菊子波士頓報導）紐英崙至孝篤親公所2月28日在帝苑大酒樓恭迎830多名陳、胡、袁三姓宗親，僑團朋友與政要，同慶馬年新春，祝禱“國泰民安”。波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)一家五口聯袂出席，麻州眾議員麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz）首次夫婦同框，氣氛歡樂。

波士頓市長吳弭（前左三）一家五口和紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳秀珍、陳孔恩，
及波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏夫婦，麻州眾議員黃子安（後左一）等人同框。（周菊子攝）

            席間，紐英崙至孝篤親公所分派200多封紅包給70歲以上宗親，祝福他們身體康健，萬事如意，還送上“利是”給紐英崙中華總會，中華頤養院，中華耆英會，中華廣教學校，亞裔青年會（YES）等5個公益機構，另外再送一個賀百歲的特別紅包，給今年已高齡103的阮陳金鳳。

紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳秀珍、雷國輝夫婦（中）和副主席陳孔恩（左一），
司儀陳黃海蘭（左二），前主席陳文珊。（周菊子攝）

            紐英崙至孝篤親公所在過去數十年間，因為數年前辭世的陳毓璇，陳毓禮這2位前輩宗親政商關係通透，在波士頓華埠舉足輕重。如今公所“姑爺”，也就是公所主席陳秀珍的夫婿雷國輝，貴為連任3屆，掌管著數千萬元資產的紐英崙中華公所主席，和輔以超過90%得票率當選連任的波士頓市長吳弭有著極佳關係，也就難怪紐英崙至孝篤親公所今年的春宴規模之大，幾乎恢復到新冠病毒疫情前的千人同聚。

至孝篤親公所馬年春宴，由宗親胡衛正的胡清白鶴派醒獅隊擔綱舞獅。（周菊子攝）

            極有可能成為下一任麻州眾議會議長的麻州財政委員會主席麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz）上台致詞時就興奮的笑說，“你看這是今年最盛大的活動，大到我連太太都帶來了”。這還是麥家威第一次攜同妻子出席波士頓華埠春宴。麥家威笑說，其實不只是他，波士頓警察局局長Michael Cox和薩福克郡地方檢察官Kevin Hayden也都把妻子帶來了。

            麥家威也再次談及，他在馬年出生，雖然有人告訴他，馬年對馬年出生的人來說是本命年，不見得很好，但今年是個火馬年，也許會不一樣。他接者感謝人們讓他在州議會為華埠人民的利益當代表，他將和所有的州市議員一起努力。

波士頓市長吳弭說了句中文的新年快樂。（周菊子攝）

            紐英崙至孝篤親主席陳秀珍也在致詞時，祝福所有人馬年行大運後，立即指出今年的迎春敬老宴，規模盛大，有830多人，把帝苑的大堂和偏廳都坐滿了。她接著強調新的一年要迎接新氣象，新精神，同時兼顧敬老傳統，將分派紅包給所有年滿70歲以上宗親，祝福他們身體健康，笑口常開，萬事順利。

陳秀珍、雷國輝夫婦，一人是紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席，一人是紐英崙
中華公所主席，風頭無兩。（周菊子攝）

            身為紐英崙至孝篤親公所“姑爺”，當年進海港食品設備供應公司工作，還是陳毓璇介紹的紐英崙中華公所現任主席雷國輝指出，紐英崙的至孝篤親公所和中華公所同齡，都是103歲，人才輩出，一直都在不遺餘力的為宗親及社區服務，每年參與舉辦中秋節聯歡會，支持綠路保護會，做了許多好事。這晚有大約四分之一，200名的至孝篤親出席宗親可以拿到敬老利是，可見這晚盛宴的規模之大。

            波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）雖然本身姓吳，也早在還是波士頓市議員時就已加入紐英崙至德三德公所，成為這姓氏公所的會員，然而由於當年她在市政府工作時和陳毓禮建立的長期關係，她也早已儼然至孝篤親公所家族成員，這晚更是一家五口聯袂出席。

紐英崙至孝篤親公所職員敬酒。（周菊子攝）

            吳弭在致詞時說，今年是她家過得最快的一年。他很高興這天她和丈夫Conor Pewarski，依序分別11歲和8歲的兩個兒子Blaise和Cass，還有1月13日時剛滿1歲，現在已經能走路了的女兒Mira，一起來參加慶祝新年聚會。她想要謝謝這個很棒的社區，大家努力的讓波士頓這麼特別，還能團結社區。今年是火馬年，她知道那意味著充滿活力，又緊張。她想要謝謝大家的努力，包括紐英崙至孝篤親公所副主席，也是波士頓警察局社區參與總監的陳孔恩等市府各部門人員，以及所有到場政要。吳弭市長也指出，3月1

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏致詞，說了兩句廣東話拜年。（周菊子攝）

日是波士頓華埠的舞獅日，市府員工特別辛苦的鏟雪，只是一連幾場雪堆到2英尺高，實在也不容易。

            這天應邀出席的政要嘉賓，還有波士頓市議員愛德華費連（Ed Flynn），Erin Murphy，Ruthzee Louijeune，麻州眾議員黃子安，麻州參議員Nick Collins，以及駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖朝宏，組長黃耀良，波士頓僑教中心主任高家富。波士頓消防局副局長黃瑞瑜還在胡清白鶴派醒獅隊為新春慶慧開場，表演採青獻桔時，親自上場擂鼓。

宗親及僑團嘉賓則有

麻州眾議員麥家威（Aaron Michlewitz，右)和黃子安（左），頒發表揚狀。
紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳孔恩和陳秀珍（中）代表接受。（周菊子攝）

北美洲舜裔篤親總公所元老暨美國安良工商會元老團主席陳違偉，美國安良工商會永遠榮譽主席伍健生，芝加哥中華會館主席暨芝加哥安良工商會會長陳偉聖，美國安良工商會總理關永發等人。

麻州眾議員麥家威指過去，說他把妻子都帶來了。（周菊子攝）

至孝篤親公所的這場春宴，強調家族團聚，包括主席陳秀珍與夫婿雷國輝，兒子雷展灝及女兒，以及吳弭市長一家五口這般，許多人都是全家出席。高齡103歲的阮陳金鳳更是分別住在緬因州，新罕布夏州，以及另一較遠外州的二子一女，都趕了回來，陪同母親參加春宴。當年與阮陳金鳳等人攜手創辦中華頤養院的陳秀英，也在有如乾子女的屈振生、奚珍夫婦攜子陪同中出席。

波士頓市議員Ed Flynn (左起）、Erin Murphy頒表揚撞。（周菊子攝）

                  和當天司儀陳黃海蘭的夫婿陳建立一樣，也是北美洲舜裔篤親總公所元老的陳仕維，這晚特地邀請波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏夫婦，黃耀良組長及僑教中心高家富主任在台上合唱了一首周華健的“朋友”，藉著「朋友 一生一起走，那些日子不再有，一句話 一輩子，一生情 一杯酒」的歌詞，訴說“延伸家庭”的另類感情。和陳仕維同為波士頓僑務委員的郭競儒，本也應邀同台獻唱，但她過於害羞，沒有站到台前。

 

這場晚宴，還帶了點政治氣息，吳弭市長把她背書參選麻州參議員，要角逐麻州參議員Nick Collins席位的社會企業家Latoya Gayle，也帶到宴席中，逐桌介紹的促請支持。

今年也要競選連任的薩福克郡地方檢察官Kevin Hayden致詞。（周菊子攝）

晚宴最後在曾任紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席，近年專注於經營個人事業，平日鮮少露面的陳廣漢和當晚承辦餘興節目的麥澤衡合唱中落幕。

紐英崙至孝篤親公所請嘉賓們合影。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席陳秀珍向百歲人瑞阮陳金鳳送上賀歲紅包後，親切問候。
（周菊子攝）

波士頓市長吳弭抱著甫一歲的女兒Mira來和103歲的阮陳金鳳打招呼，拉出一世紀距離。
（周菊子攝）

陳寶愛（左一）和陳滋源（右二）招呼陳毓璇夫人黃景佩（右一）。（周菊子攝）

陳廣漢（左一）和陳氏為（左四）招呼嘉賓。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙至孝篤親公所送上“利是”給紐英崙中華總會，由余麗媖（前右二）代表接受。
（周菊子攝）

至孝篤親公所送上“利是”給廣教學校。（周菊子攝）

送上“利是”給中華耆英會，由梅伍銀寬（前右）代表接受。

中華頤養院這桌，共同創辦人陳秀英（左三）是主角。（周菊子攝）

波士頓安良工商會桌有會長黃展唐（前右一）坐鎮。（周菊子攝）

李天生（前右起）、鄧北海都是波士頓安良幫辦。（周菊子攝）

波士頓洪門致公堂桌。（周菊子攝）

昭倫公所主席譚達兒（後左一）和元老譚柏林等人歡聚。（周菊子攝）

伍胥山宗親會桌。（周菊子攝）

余風采堂桌。（周菊子攝）

至德三德公所和台山鄉親聯誼會桌。（周菊子攝）

龍岡親義公所關麗莎（前左）、鳳倫公所司徒宗達（前右）
和黃氏宗親會主席黃兆祥夫婦。（周菊子攝）

黃周麗桃（後右二）特地過來探望吳弭市長及她的3名子女。（周菊子攝）

波士頓僑務委員陳仕維（左二起）請波士頓經文處廖朝宏處長夫婦，黃耀良組長，
以及僑教中心主任高家富（左一）合唱“朋友”。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市消防局副局長黃瑞瑜（左二）和警察局人馬。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市長吳弭應邀和出席的波士頓市警察局警察們合影。
1歲的Mira站在“閱兵”的位置。（周菊子攝）

陳廣漢和麥澤衡在會末高歌，直至曲終人散。（周菊子攝）

波士頓2名僑務委員陳仕維（左起），郭競儒和僑委會派駐波士頓的高家富主任，
經文處黃耀良組長。（周菊子攝）

波士頓市長吳弭帶著參選麻州眾議員的Latoya Gayle逐桌介紹，為她助選。
（周菊子攝）

紐英崙至孝篤親公所馬年春宴有830多人出席。（周菊子攝）

昆士小學校長司徒玉英夫婦。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙至孝篤親公所的接待桌有韓幼文（左起）、陳美珍等人坐鎮。（周菊子攝）

Massachusetts Secures Major Federal Awards to Advance Breakthrough Health Technologies

Massachusetts Secures Major Federal Awards to Advance Breakthrough Health Technologies 

MIT selected to develop breakthrough tear-based health monitoring technology; two Massachusetts companies to pioneer new treatments targeting the lymphatic system 

 

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today celebrated three competitive federal awards to Massachusetts organizations through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a federal agency that invests in high-risk, high-reward research designed to accelerate breakthroughs in health and medicine. The awards will support groundbreaking efforts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and two Boston-based companies, Ropirio Therapeutics and Seaport Therapeutics, working at the frontiers of life science innovation. 

 

The MIT award will advance the development of tiny sensors capable of continuously analyzing biomarkers in human tears, enabling real-time monitoring of a patient’s health and allowing treatments to be adjusted automatically based on live data. Ropirio Therapeutics and Seaport Therapeutics secured federal support to develop new therapies that directly repair abnormal lymphatic structure and function, an area of medicine where most current treatments manage symptoms rather than address the underlying problem. 

 

“These awards show why Massachusetts continues to lead the world in life sciences and biomedical innovation,” said Governor Maura Healey. “From developing entirely new ways to monitor disease to pioneering therapies that target the root causes of chronic disease, our researchers and companies are taking on some of the toughest challenges in medicine. We’re proud to see federal investment flowing to Massachusetts institutions that are improving lives and strengthening our innovation economy, and we’re grateful to our incredible Congressional delegation for their ongoing commitment to this initiative.” 

 

“Massachusetts has built a research ecosystem that makes bold ideas possible,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “When federal agencies look for partners to tackle high-risk, high-impact challenges, they look here. These awards will accelerate breakthrough technologies while creating opportunities for growth and job creation across the state.” 

 

“These ARPA-H awards highlight the depth of talent across our universities and emerging companies,” said Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley. “Massachusetts is uniquely positioned at the intersection of science, engineering, and AI. Investments like these help translate cutting-edge research into real-world therapies and reinforce our leadership in next-generation health technologies.” 

 

“Massachusetts continues to set the national standard as the leading hub for life sciences innovation,” said Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, President and CEO, Kirk Taylor, MD. “These ARPA-H awards underscore the extraordinary strength of our ecosystem and our unmatched ability to translate bold ideas into transformative medical breakthroughs that improve and save the lives of patients around the world.” 

 

ARPA-H announced today it had selected MIT for funding through its Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers (OCULAB) program, which seeks to create a continuous health monitoring system that resides in a patient’s tear duct. While most medical diagnostics today rely on blood tests taken at a single point in time, OCULAB aims to develop advanced sensors that continuously analyze tear chemistry. Tears contain many of the same biomarkers found in blood and are constantly present, offering the potential for minimally invasive, real-time monitoring. 

 

Ropirio Therapeutics and Seaport Therapeutics, received awards through ARPA-H’s Groundbreaking Lymphatic Interventions and Drug Exploration (GLIDE) program, which aims to transform treatment of diseases linked to lymphatic dysfunction such as heart disease and autoimmune disorders. Ropirio Therapeutics will create a first-of-its-kind drug that stops lymphatic vessels from leaking and collapsing, a root cause of fluid buildup and chronic swelling, while Seaport Therapeutics will help create an oral therapy that targets lymphatic inflammation, a key driver of central obesity.  

 

The OCULAB program will provide selected projects with a combined total of up to $68 million over four years and the GLIDE program up to $158 million total to selected companies over five years. 

Since ARPA-H’s launch, Massachusetts organizations and companies have secured more than $330 million in funding to advance breakthrough health technologies. In 2023, Massachusetts was selected as the location of ARPA-H’s Investor Catalyst Hub, a national center designed to help accelerate the commercialization and scaling of transformative medical innovations.   

麻州學生參加AP考試分數之高全美第一

            （Boston Orange 編譯） 麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）今（3）日慶祝麻州學生在2025年的大學先修課（AP）考試中，又一次贏得最高分，而且參考學生中有35.8%考到3分以上，不但比率高居全美第一，還打破了美國大學理事會歷年來最高紀錄。

            以黑人或非洲裔學生參加AP考試的比率來說，麻州也高居全美第一（僅次於華府特區），參加AP考試的畢業生人數比率則為全美第三。

            畢業生參AP考試成績達到3分以上的全國平均率為24.8%，麻州的35.8%，比10年前的29.4%增加了6.4%。

            奚莉州長恭喜麻州學生，教育者和各戶人家，有這樣令人驚嘆，讓人驕傲的成就。

            AP考試滿分是5分，得到3分以上，顯示了學生有能力完成該科目的大學入門課。許多大專院校會頒授大學學分給取得3分以上成績的學生。

            麻州政府表示，奚莉州長優化了學生在就讀高中期間取得大學學分的方法，包括全州擴大辦理大學先修班課程。她最近還宣佈了一項新目標，要在10年內有10萬名學生報讀大學先修班 （Early College）。

            麻州擴大人們修讀AP課程和參加考試的努力包括，為低收入學生提供AP考試費用補助，和諸如“麻州洞察（Mass Insight）”的AP STEM及英語課程合作。AP課程考試費用每科99元。

            麻州承諾本學年要為AP，以及IB (國際文憑)考試費用，提供110萬元補助。在州政府的補助下，低收入學生或其所屬學校只需支付每科$22元的AP考試費用。

            迄今麻州政府以爲將近5萬名低收入學生補助了90,783元AP考試費。

            86.1%的麻州公立高中，至少提供一門AP課程。

            在2025年的麻州畢業生中，有48％參加了AP考試，比2015年的42.2%增加了5.8%，比率之高全美第三，僅次於華府特區和紐約。

            麻州的黑人或非洲裔美國人畢業生，有37.3%在就讀高中期間，參加AP考試，比率之高全美第一。

            麻州的西語裔或拉丁裔美國人畢業生，有36.9%在就讀高中期間參加了AP考試，這比率在全美排名第12。

Massachusetts Students Again Rank #1 in Nation on AP Tests, Earn Highest Scores on Record 

 

More than a third of Massachusetts graduates scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam, the highest percentage in the nation and the highest on record 

 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is today celebrating Massachusetts students for again earning the highest scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams last year and breaking the all-time record for the highest percentage of graduates who scored 3 or higher on an AP exam. Results released today by the College Board show that 35.8 percent of students who graduated from Massachusetts public high schools in 2025 scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam which was the highest in the nation this year and for any year.  

In addition, Massachusetts ranked the highest state in the country (behind Washington, D.C.) in terms of the percentage of Black or African American students taking an AP exam and third in the country in terms of the percentage of graduates taking any AP exam.  

“Congratulations to Massachusetts students, educators and families on this incredible accomplishment,” said Governor Healey. “We are so proud that our students are yet again leading the nation in AP scores and breaking all-time records. It’s also great to see more students than ever before taking these exams, which help prepare them for success after graduation. We’re going to keep working every day to build on these accomplishments and make sure every student receives the highest-quality education.” 

“Advanced classes give students a leg up on college, preparing them for rigorous coursework and potentially earning them college credit, which helps them graduate more quickly and at a lower cost,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This success is amazing to see and a great indicator of what’s happening in Massachusetts classrooms.”   

A score of 3 or higher out of 5 on an AP exam shows a student’s ability to complete work for an introductory college course in that subject area. Many colleges will award students college credit for AP scores of 3 or higher.  

“Massachusetts’ progress is a testament to students’ hard work, educators’ dedication and support, and our shared belief that every student deserves access to a high-quality education that sets them up for success in college, career or any path they choose. This is worth celebrating and I hope all students will take these results as a sign that they should consider taking advanced coursework,” said Acting Education Secretary Amy Kershaw. 

Governor Healey has prioritized additional ways for students to earn college credit while still in high school, including expanding the growing number of Early College programs across the state. She recently announced her goal of enrolling 100,000 students in Early College programs within 10 years. 

“The AP results for Massachusetts’ class of 2025 are a great example of what students can do, and I hope other students will see these numbers and realize that they, too, should try advanced coursework,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “Congratulations to the students, educators and families who made the results possible!” 

The state’s efforts to expand access to AP courses and exams have included subsidizing AP exam fees for low-income students and working with partners such as Mass Insight’s AP STEM & English Program. The exams cost $99 each without a fee subsidy. During the current school year, the state has committed to funding up to $1.1 million for AP and International Baccalaureate exam fee subsidies. With the state’s contribution, low-income students — or their school will only need to pay — $22 per AP test. Under this administration, Massachusetts has subsidized 90,783 AP exams for nearly 50,000 low-income students. 

Highlights from this year’s results include: 

• 35.8 percent of 2025 Massachusetts public high school graduates scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam during high school, the highest percentage in the nation and the highest on record. 
• Nationally, 24.8 percent of public high school graduates scored a 3 or higher.  
• Massachusetts has been at the top of this metric in several other years, most recently for students who graduated in 2024.  
• Between 2015 and 2025, the percentage of Massachusetts graduates scoring 3 or higher grew 6.4 percentage points, from 29.4 percent to 35.8 percent. 

Participation: 

• 86.1 percent of Massachusetts public high schools offer at least one AP course. 
• 48 percent of Massachusetts 2025 graduates took an AP exam during high school, the third highest in the country behind Washington, D.C. and New York. That 48 percent participation in Massachusetts represents a 5.8 percentage point increase from 42.2 percent in 2015.  
• 37.3 percent of Black or African American Massachusetts 2025 graduates took an AP exam during high school (the second highest percentage in the country), and this represents a 7.5 percentage point increase from 29.8 in 2015.  
• 36.9 percent of Hispanic or Latino Massachusetts 2025 graduates took an AP exam during high school (the 12th highest percentage in the country), and this represents an 8.3 percentage point increase from 28.6 percent in 2015.  

Chart source: The College Board 

Katrina Lin接任波士頓市府華埠聯絡員

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES NEW CHINATOWN, DOWNTOWN, AND LEATHER DISTRICT LIAISON AND BACK BAY, BEACON HILL, FENWAY, KENMORE, AND MISSION HILL LIAISON  BOSTON- Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Katrina Lin as the new neighborhood liaison for Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District and Samantha Courage as the new neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Kenmore, and Mission Hill within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a vital role in connecting residents with city services and resources; facilitating resident input on local government matters; ensuring that the appropriate city departments address constituent service requests; attending neighborhood meetings; and responding to emergencies, such as fires, to assist displaced residents. “Neighborhood liaisons are a vital bridge between City Hall and Boston’s communities. Katrina’s passion for civic engagement and track record of connecting residents to resources and services will be invaluable to the Chinatown, Downtown and Leather District neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Samantha’s dedication to civic engagement and extensive experience with multiple city departments will help ensure residents are connected to city services. I’m thrilled to see Katrina and Samantha step into these key roles and strengthen ties with the neighborhoods and residents they serve.”

Katrina Lin

Katrina Lin grew up in New Jersey, but moved to Massachusetts in 2020. Lin is a daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, and has worked with historically marginalized communities to help create accessible pathways to needed human services. Lin’s professional background has focused on community advocacy.  Her previous roles include working with youth in Boston’s Chinatown, providing multilingual legal aid assistance for neighborhoods across the city, and advocating for immigrant rights through grassroots efforts. Most recently, Lin worked as an advocate for domestic violence survivors at the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, strengthening her ability to build relationships with community members and support their needs.  “I am excited about developing strong relationships with the residents in Downtown, Leather District and Chinatown neighborhoods,” said Katrina Lin, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services Chinatown, Downtown, and Leather District Liaison. “From students and business owners to older adults and everyone in between, learning about each community firsthand and delivering support is my number one priority to ensure constituents stay connected to City Hall.”

Samantha Courage

Samantha Courage was born and raised in South Boston, where early experiences sparked her commitment to community engagement and public service. She brings nearly a decade of experience across multiple City of Boston departments. She spent significant time in the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Legal Division, building expertise in zoning, land use policy, and the regulatory processes that shape Boston’s neighborhoods. Most recently, Courage served in the Boston City Council District 8 Office, leading neighborhood engagement, coordinating with city agencies, and working closely with residents, small businesses, and community organizations on quality-of-life and development matters. “I’m most excited to serve as a steady, accessible point of contact for residents and to bridge the connection between the Mayor and the community to promote meaningful change. I value working where policy and lived experience meet,” said Samantha Courage, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, Kenmore, and Mission Hill Liaison. “I love how distinct yet interconnected Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Fenway, Kenmore, and Mission Hill are. Each neighborhood has its own character, history, and civic pride, yet all share a strong sense of community. Residents care deeply about their blocks, parks, small businesses, and future.” The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services is housed in the Community Engagement Cabinet. ONS is led by Executive Director Mohammed Missouri, who works alongside Chief of Staff Lindsey Santana and four deputy directors. Deputy directors supervise the liaisons and community engagement specialists who facilitate abutters meetings. “I am thrilled to welcome Katrina Lin and Samantha Courage to the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services,” said Lindsey Santana, Chief of Staff, Neighborhood Services. “Samantha’s deep roots in South Boston and extensive experience across city departments, combined with Katrina’s dedication to empowering historically marginalized communities, reflect a shared vision to build meaningful connections, amplify residents’ voices, and address the needs of neighborhoods.”  All neighborhood liaisons will be present at the Mayor’s inaugural Office Hours, a family-friendly, one-stop opportunity for Boston residents from across the city to connect directly with the Mayor, City services, and department staff to have their questions or concerns answered in real time. The event will take place on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. Community members can also meet with their designated neighborhood liaisons at weekly office hours in-person every Friday to receive guidance on how to navigate City services.