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?
Watch CBS News
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.
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors."
Green organizations and neighborhood developers have teamed up to revitalize an area in Chelsea, Massachusetts that's been closed to the public for years.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
Maine police say a man killed his mother while they were in a car, and then started shooting at other drivers.
Kristian Campbell has only been in the Major Leagues for a week, but the Red Sox rookie continues to look like a veteran at the plate.
ICE agents took Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk into custody near Tufts, revoked her visa and moved her to a detention center in Louisiana last week.
Jury selection continued for a third day inside a Dedham, Massachusetts courtroom in the high-profile Karen Read trial.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will be presented with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston for "putting his life and career on the line" during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
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.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
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.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
For most of its 54 years of existence, public broadcasting has been a target of conservatives who saw it as a political threat.
Rep. Lori Trahan said her constituents are concerned about service cuts and freezes instituted by the Trump administration.
Five years later, Jon Keller says the COVID pandemic left behind some positive changes, like working from home.
Jordan's Furniture president Eliot Tatelman is retiring after decades as the face of the brand.
A donut shop in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood has been serving up freshly-made donuts and coffee for decades.
Story Land and Water Country are among a handful of New England attractions being sold to a new owner.
Seniors at Bentley College in Waltham say finding a job when they graduate is a tough proposition, especially with unemployment rising.
A candy shop in Boston's South End is making a massive splash on social media thanks to its popular Swedish candy.
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.
Kristian Campbell has only been in the Major Leagues for a week, but the Red Sox rookie continues to look like a veteran at the plate.
Josh McDaniels hasn't coached Drake Maye on the football field yet, but the Patriots offensive coordinator already feels like most of New England when it comes to the young quarterback.
The New England Patriots have traded quarterback Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys.
A nightmare start to the 2025 season is over for Boston Red Sox DH Rafael Devers.
Just a few days after Garrett Crochet signed a big-money extension with the Boston Red Sox, the lefty went out and delivered a career performance against the Baltimore Orioles.
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.