Will Massachusetts backslide without MCAS graduation requirement?
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
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Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Eastern Bank Executive Chairman Bob Rivers.
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Although voters said yes to several ballot initiatives, lawmakers may still tinker with these new laws.
Things have changed for students in Massachusetts after voters approved Ballot Question 2, which eliminates the requirement of passing the MCAS for high school graduation.
Things have changed for students in Massachusetts after voters approved Ballot Question 2, which eliminates the requirement of passing the MCAS for high school graduation. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Ballot Question 2 would remove the MCAS graduation requirement in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Many young voters in Massachusetts say they're voting for the next generation of students. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Ballot question 2 focuses on the future of the MCAS exams in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Massachusetts voters had five ballot questions to answer in the 2024 election. Here are the latest results.
Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 will pass, the AP projects, effectively ending the MCAS graduation requirement for high school students.
A "yes" vote would end the mandate requiring students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate high school.
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.
Massachusetts Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler talks with WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about the MCAS and Question 2.
Early voting in Massachusetts starts on October 19.
Massachusetts education officials released the latest MCAS testing results. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
According to education officials, Massachusetts students appear to have fallen even further behind academically following the COVID pandemic.
Voters are set to make an important decision this November about the future of education in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Secretary of State certified four ballot questions.
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.
Wrestling Coach George Bossi started the wrestling program at Lowell High School 60 years ago, and he's still coaching today.
More than five inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts on Friday.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Friday's snow didn't stop shoppers who were determined to cross things off their holiday to-do lists.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
More than four inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts.
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Wrestling Coach George Bossi started the wrestling program at Lowell High School 60 years ago, and he's still coaching today.
The evening commute began crawling hours earlier due to a snow storm. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
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 New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
Both Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown were furious with the officiating in Thursday night's Boston Celtics loss to the Chicago Bulls
Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.