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Eye On Education: Innovation Institute Introduces Kids To Science
A new after school program in Newton called the Innovation Institute is trying to get kids interested in science at a young age.
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A new after school program in Newton called the Innovation Institute is trying to get kids interested in science at a young age.
Eighty-five percent of students who entered as ninth-graders in 2009-10, or entered that class at any point, graduated within four years, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said.
College savings plans can now be set up so that the money is invested in mutual funds and grows tax deferred.
When you begin to plan for the college experience there are some costs most parents of freshmen are surprised by.
The student is going to benefit so should they foot the bill?
Steps to Success, a program at Brookline High School, is developing an amazing track record getting some unlikely kids through college.
The first step in finding financial aid is to meet with the guidance counselor and see what recommendations they have.
The minority student population in Boston Public Schools is close to 90%, but only about a fifth of the teachers are minority.
Next Sunday, the 26th, is the Massachusetts College Goal Sunday. This is a program that provides free information and assistance to Massachusetts families applying for financial aid.
State officials say many schools in Massachusetts are not prepared for an emergency situation.
We know online banking and mobile apps are convenient but they can keep your kids from seeing you dealing with cash or how to manage money.
Students in a western Massachusetts school district could soon be going to class just four days a week. The superintendent of Mohawk Trail Regional School District says not only would the plan save money, it would also help students
For the first time in more than half a century, Massachusetts adults taking a high school equivalency exam will not take the G.E.D.
An all-boys Catholic high school in New York state has gone digital. Archbishop Stepinac High School got rid of nearly all its printed textbooks and is having students use tablets and laptops instead. Textbooks are stored online, allowing all students access to all books, no matter what grade they are in.
A professor from Lesley University in Cambridge is examining if the popular tables can improve learning in much younger students as well.
Watertown police are investigating a string of package thefts they believe are connected - but this is not your average porch pirate.
The man accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in an SUV at Logan Airport will be brought back to Boston.
A heat advisory has been issued for most of Massachusetts with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees in the Boston area.
Family members of the late Pete Frates are honoring his memory on Thursday and throughout the month of August as they mark the 10th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
After missing the team's previous practice session amid a contract dispute, Matthew Judon was back with his Patriots teammates on Thursday.
COVID numbers are rising again in Massachusetts, with the number of cases climbing at a high rate.
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.
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.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
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.
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.
After missing the team's previous practice session amid a contract dispute, Matthew Judon was back with his Patriots teammates on Thursday.
Gordon Hayward, who spent three seasons with the Celtics after signing a large contract in free agency, announced his retirement on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Wednesday.
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.
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.