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WBZ-UMass Poll: Voters Favor More Charter Schools, But Many Still Undecided
A closer look inside the poll suggests the final outcome may well be linked to voter turnout in this presidential election year.
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A closer look inside the poll suggests the final outcome may well be linked to voter turnout in this presidential election year.
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will be spending time at Harvard University this fall.
U.S. News & World Report is out with its annual list of top colleges and universities, and Massachusetts schools did very well once again.
With summer vacation over, schools in Boston welcomed back students in grades 1-12 Thursday morning.
A dream of students everywhere has come true at one Holyoke elementary school – no more homework!
ITT Educational Services is shutting down its campuses days after the U.S. Department of Education banned it from enrolling new students who use federal financial aid.
The state has found a contractor to help education authorities with a major overhaul of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam.
WalletHub's list, 2016's States with the Best & Worst School Systems, ranked each state (and Washington, D.C.) based on 17 different metrics including test scores and dropout rate.
Forbes came out with its annual list of the best higher education institutes in America on Tuesday.
Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tommy Chang named Michael Contompasis as the interim headmaster at Boston Latin High School, a week after the former headmaster resigned over allegations of racism at the prestigious school.
The custodian who graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute last month after spending a decade cleaning the school now has a job at an aerospace firm, the school said Monday.
A Chelsea school is giving people with a variety of challenges the opportunity to graduate from high school.
The twins all met when they were in kindergarten and since then they haven't left each other's side.
The statewide Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exams are getting their first overhaul since their creation nearly two decades ago.
The future of standardized testing is on the agenda of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The family of a murdered Weymouth police officer shared years of heartbreak as his killer apologized in court Wednesday.
Here's who's eligible for free community college in Massachusetts, what's covered, how to apply and more.
L Street Tavern in South Boston has been named one of the best bars in the U.S. by USA Today.
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Brookline schools claiming the district didn't do enough to protect a Black student who was racially bullied.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes.
A new TikTok trending topic, "cortisol face," is getting lots of attention on the app and experts are talking about what causes it.
A new study finds many women with breast cancer may be able to avoid undergoing a double mastectomy.
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.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
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.
The not-so-harsh adjective "weird" has emerged as an early and effective weapon for the Democrats.
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?
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.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is keeping busy during his time away from the sideline.
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.
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.