"Nation's Report Card" finds students falling short on math and reading scores
A new report shows America's children are falling short when it comes to reading and math, but Massachusetts students are doing better than most.
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A new report shows America's children are falling short when it comes to reading and math, but Massachusetts students are doing better than most.
Healey said she plans to use some of the money from the Millionaire Tax to increase Massachusetts's borrowing power.
There's a new push to establish a minimum salary for public school teachers and other educators in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is looking into allowing colleges to offer three-year bachelor's degree program. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Luisa Sparrow teaches fifth and sixth graders with intellectual disabilities at the Oliver Hazard Perry School in Boston.
A Boston teacher received the highest teaching award in Massachusetts Wednesday and she will get $10,000 to use in her classroom. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
MIT said that starting next year, families earning less than $200,000 annually won't have to pay tuition.
Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.
The new free community college policy is proving to be popular in Massachusetts.
Voters are set to make an important decision this November about the future of education in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts has the best school districts in the country, according to a WalletHub survey.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
The migrant crisis in Massachusetts has added about 2,000 students to schools in 74 districts this academic year.
Superintendent Josh Vadala said Peabody schools have welcomed in several new migrant children without giving less to students already there.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children got a huge boost in a $2 million donation from MacKenzie Scott.
U.S. News and World Report put out its annual list of top-ranked high schools, and Massachusetts is well represented.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey sits down with WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller to talk education, a major Mass Pike project and commercial real estate struggles in Boston.
Wellesley College, Boston University and Tufts will all charge $90,000 for undergraduates next year.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
An 83-year-old woman was rescued from a burning car in East Bridgewater.
The very bad day on Wall Street comes at a time when everyday people are already pinching pennies.
Sam Hauser finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night.
A man has been arraigned on charges he raped two women inside a Framingham clothing store back in 1989.
The police commissioner told a TV station in Belize that surveillance video shows the three women with a bottle of tequila.
An 83-year-old woman was rescued from a burning car in East Bridgewater.
The police commissioner told a TV station in Belize that surveillance video shows the three women with a bottle of tequila.
The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond.
A man has been arraigned on charges he raped two women inside a Framingham clothing store back in 1989.
Gov. Maura Healey announced that most Massachusetts customers will see a $50 discount on their electricity bills.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
A new study found that eating an orange a day may lower a person's risk of depression by 20%.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
Jon Keller says the Trump address to Congress was missing two key points Tuesday night.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said he is "worried" about the situation in Washington and the effects it could have on Massachusetts if funding is cut.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the cuts and federal freezes happening under President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration says it's going after bureaucratic waste but did they hit the target with the Kennedy Library?
The United States and Canada will have their rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off Thursday, as a tariff dispute between them simmers off the ice.
Twin Donuts in Allston is closing for good at the end of the month.
Wayfair laid off about 170 Massachusetts-based employees on Friday. The company's corporate headquarters are in Boston.
Massachusetts businesses are worried that President Donald Trump's tariffs will create higher prices for consumers.
The proposed six-year contract will keep the Freetown facility open, saving the jobs of 900 employees at the distribution center.
There's a call nationwide urging consumers to join a 24-hour economic blackout. Are people in Boston answering the call?
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.
Sam Hauser finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night.
The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond.
The New England Patriots made a big splash on the first day of NFL free agency, reportedly signing defensive tackle Milton Williams to bulk up the team's defensive line.
The New England Patriots made sure Drake Maye's right side will be well-protected in 2025, reportedly signing veteran right tackle Morgan Moses to a multi-year contract.
The Patriots made moves to bulk up their defense on Monday, reportedly signing linebacker Robert Spillane and cornerback Carlton Davis as NFL free agency kicked off.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.