Teachers Rally Against Layoffs, School Cuts In Taunton
Hundreds of Taunton educators rallied on the Green to protest against school cuts and layoffs.
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Hundreds of Taunton educators rallied on the Green to protest against school cuts and layoffs.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released its initial coronavirus guidelines for how schools could reopen this fall.
Among all the recent job loss, one field that's still growing is Information Technology. Google is offering training at a steep discount.
School is finally out for summer, and already there are concerns about preparation for the fall, as the state urges districts to return to in-classroom learning.
The bill would also create a commission to study alternatives to the high-stakes standardized test.
On Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker said it's impossible to know how much money will be available to fulfill promises made in an education bill last fall.
Leaders from 26 cities in Massachusetts are sending state leaders a letter Tuesday calling on them to preserve an increase in school funding.
More than 50,000 students will return to campus when Massachusetts State Universities open the system's nine campuses in September.
Harvard joins most of the rest of the Ivy League in making SAT and ACT test scores optional this year amid the coronavirus.
As layoff notices go out across the state, educators rallied to save their jobs with a caravan through the streets of Brookline Monday.
Framingham High School students past and present are raising questions about whether or not resource officers are needed in the city's schools.
New Hampshire's Executive Council rejected Gov. Chris Sununu's nominee to the state Board of Education, with one councilor saying the pick of an African American was "tokenism."
Sorry, kids - it looks like old-fashioned snow days are a thing of the past in Rhode Island.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is pushing back against the state's early guidelines for re-opening schools.
Drivers passing through Franklin Tuesday evening couldn't help but notice all that will be missing from the town's eleven schools next year.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
Marblehead students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
Massachusetts drivers felt what travel experts predicted, that the Tuesday afternoon before Thanksgiving would be one of the worst times to travel by car.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
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.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
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.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
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.
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.
Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spoke to reporters on Tuesday and returned to the practice field for the first time following his October arrest.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
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.
