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Several Massachusetts students were recognized at a national competition for inventions they created that address real world issues by involving science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
Hundreds of young children in Cambridge, Massachusetts now have the opportunity to go to preschool completely free of charge.
Boston Public Schools rolled out the red carpet Thursday for students heading back to school as teachers begin the year with no contract.
The start of the new school year can be a tough time for some children. They may develop anxiety over getting used to new routines.
A Massachusetts child psychologist has developed a new campaign to help parents talk to their children about social media use.
Several parents in Westboro, Massachusetts are working together to find the right time to give kids their first phones.
Police are warning parents not to post all that first day of school information about your child online.
The Sports Officiating Class is a first of its kind in Taunton and part of a school to work program.
First Teacher is a non-profit that's helping parents become better teachers for their children who haven't started school yet.
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said the "achievement slide caused by the pandemic appears to have halted and that recovery is fully underway."
Massachusetts students will now receive sex and health education that is intended to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
A video posted to social media in Manchester's first week of school prompted safety concern from hundreds of parents.
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a traumatic brain injury specialist early could make all the difference.
Beverly is the first school district in the Northeast to start sending energy from their electric buses back to the power grid.
Just as a heat emergency started in Boston, students went back to school Thursday to begin the new year.
A recent study showed the average student will need about 4.1 months of additional instruction to catch up in reading and about 4.5 months for math.
Students in Boston public schools head back to class on Thursday with some buildings getting air conditioning in the classrooms, though not every student will be cooled off.
"If someone asks for a device, they get a device," TEK Collaborative founder Jeff Williams told WBZ-TV.
Haverhill Public Schools are using a new way to keep track of students on the bus.
Students in several North Shore communities are using virtual reality to try out different careers in the trades.
The Parent Stress Line is filling a big need, providing emotional support to parents and caregivers when they feel stressed and overwhelmed.
An associate professor at WPI is using spacing and color to help students understand algebra better.
As kids return to school, experts worry that many women will return to "Mommy Wine Culture."
A Brockton middle school teacher has received help from complete strangers for the upcoming school year.
This weekend in the Boston area you'll have your choice of celebrating the end of fall of the Christmas season.
The MBTA has long displayed wait times on the boards at stations in Greater Boston, but their latest development aims to bring that convenience to the palm of your hand.
Boston police are looking for a suspicious man accused of inappropriately touching students outside Snowden International School in the Back Bay.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game's only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery.
While the Celtics were at the White House Thursday celebrating their championship, high school students from across Massachusetts gathered in their practice gym in Allston to discuss race, religion, and discrimination.
How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? The WBZ NEXT Weather team shares their predictions.
The MBTA has long displayed wait times on the boards at stations in Greater Boston, but their latest development aims to bring that convenience to the palm of your hand.
Boston police are investigating the theft of $250,000 worth of jewelry from a locker at a high end spa and salon in Copley Square Tuesday afternoon.
As teacher strikes continue in three North Shore communities in Massachusetts, non-union employees at the schools like bus drivers and cafeteria workers are still hard at work.
Boston police are looking for a suspicious man accused of inappropriately touching students outside Snowden International School in the Back Bay.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots, Elias Lindholm scored the game's only goal, and the Boston Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in their first game since the team fired coach Jim Montgomery.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Cole Strange is back at practice for the New England Patriots, and detailed his frustrating recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him for nearly a year.
The New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.