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Parents, educators seek to seek to replace MCAS requirement and more top stories
A group in Massachusetts wants to do away with the MCAS graduation requirement.
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A group in Massachusetts wants to do away with the MCAS graduation requirement.
There were free haircuts, braiding and manicures for elementary school students in Worcester before they began a week of MCAS testing.
A student at a Massachusetts school suffered burns when the laptop they were using began smoking during MCAS testing.
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.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association wants the state to stop using the MCAS test as a graduation requirement.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will oppose the ballot question that would eliminate the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, according to the secretary of education.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller to reflect on the halfway point of her mayoral term and whether there will be another in the future.
Mayor Michelle Wu shares her stance on whether the MCAS graduation requirement should be eliminated and whether teachers should have the right to strike.
Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said the "achievement slide caused by the pandemic appears to have halted and that recovery is fully underway."
The 2024 election may have some ballot questions that could bring major changes to Massachusetts.
WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller has a closer look at possible ballot questions in 2024, including the future of rent control and ending the MCAS graduation requirement.
Students of all ages are heading back to school and WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller is looking at what's gone wrong since the Massachusetts Education Reform Act was passed 30 years ago.
There is a growing movement to remove the MCAS graduation requirement and it all started with a mother and her teenage son.
WBZ TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
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The Massachusetts Teachers Association voted to support a ballot question aimed at eliminating the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A mother from Lexington has filed a petition for a ballot question on whether students should be required to pass the MCAS to graduate high school.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Three people were rushed to the hospital after an RV burst into flames in Peabody.
This year, Tony-award-winning performer Alan Cumming will kick off the Cape Cod Jazz and Arts Festival which is celebrating its 20th year.
Homeowners across the state who rallied on Beacon Hill asking for help to pay for their crumbling foundations may soon see some relief.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
Massachusetts State Police Col. John Mawn said the department needs to "look in the mirror" and work to rebuild public trust
There will be a status hearing later this month about the next steps for a new trial for Karen Read.
One of the jurors in Karen Read's murder trial spoke out to WBZ about their experience on the case before it was declared a mistrial.
Three people were rushed to the hospital after an RV burst into flames in Peabody.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
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.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
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.
Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum is not only an NBA champion, but the Celtics' star is now the highest paid player in the NBA.
Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck is planning to sell his stake in the team within the next year.
The Celtics are extending a key member of their championship team, agreeing to terms with Derrick White.
The Boston Bruins have made a splash in NHL free agency, reportedly agreeing to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Elias Lindholm.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.