![classroom.jpg](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/08/27/6f713916-5cef-45e5-88cb-2c410fca8992/thumbnail/640x360/0572a05ac4c50cb47902d17bfa063dec/classroom.jpg?v=8f1da8ceea4c14a7119ef5d6a2829966#)
Mass. Schools Physically Restrained Students 9,000 Times Last Year
Public school officials in Massachusetts say they had to physically restrain students more than 9,000 times during the 2016-17 academic year.
Watch CBS News
Public school officials in Massachusetts say they had to physically restrain students more than 9,000 times during the 2016-17 academic year.
More than 32 percent of Massachusetts students who graduated from public high schools last year scored a three or better on at least one test.
High school students from Newton said they have become numb to the tragic images associated with school shootings.
School is about to be in session - casino school that is.
A Haverhill first grade student became the first flu-related child death this year.
Harvard University has named Lawrence Bacow its 29th president.
A Massachusetts elementary school principal announced in a letter to the community they are transgender.
No days off, Patriots fans. But one Massachusetts school is starting a little late the day after Super Bowl LII.
Two former Massachusetts educators want teachers to have the same opportunity to share ideas and get tips from the pros, experienced teachers, so they started a company to do just that.
The kids are younger than usual marching band members, but they have the faith of their teacher and they have the success to show for it.
A dozen school districts that serve students who came to Massachusetts from Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria are sharing in federally funded grants.
Facing backlash from parents, Boston Superintendent of Schools Tommy Chang announced on Friday that the city will not implement changes to school start times next year as planned.
Boston Public School officials are now reconsidering changes to start times after backlash from parents.
A Boston non-profit school lets high school kids begin college courses while they're still seniors and they get a leg up on the competition.
Public school students in Boston will soon be able to get up later for class.
City Councilor Ed Flynn said the staffing shortage is leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
An advocacy group for the disabled says conditions are inhumane and unacceptable at a state mental hospital for people accused of crimes.
One not-so-harsh adjective has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
A civil rights lawsuit alleges that Brookline Public Schools failed to create a safe learning environment for a black eighth-grader.
Lawmakers and nurses in Ayer rallied to voice their opposition to Steward Health Care's decision to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center.
Patriots defensive star Christian Barmore is out indefinitely with blood clots.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about how long to keep a child home with COVID.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
An advocacy group for the disabled says conditions are inhumane and unacceptable at a state mental hospital for people accused of crimes.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
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.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Tuesday night.
The Red Sox bolstered their bullpen with the addition of veteran relievers Luis García and Lucas Sims in separate deals before Tuesday's trade deadline.
A day after having animated discussions with front office members during training camp, Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon was a notable absence from Tuesday's practice.
Stephen Nedoroscik will soar into the pommel horse finals Saturday with a chance to earn another medal before he heads home.
Wilyer Abreu capped a 12-pitch at-bat with an RBI single and Masataka Yoshida hit the next pitch for a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox scored seven runs in the third inning on the way to a 14-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
A swam of dragonflies took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.