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.
Owner Tom Furrier is calling it a career after 45 years, and his end comes at a time when typewriters are exploding in popularity.
In a game often rooted in tradition, a new baseball bat is making waves, shaking up the sport with its unique design and unprecedented results.
Karen Read's retrial is taking place in the same courtroom, with the same judge, and the same county of potential jurors. There will be several changes to the second trial from the first though.
A unique piece of theater, where everyone is encouraged to participate and sing along, is helping to build a community.
Former WBZ-TV meteorologist Sarah Wroblewski was shocked to learn that someone was impersonating her and her family in a TikTok asking for donations.
The judge in Karen Read's second trial ruled that the defense will not be allowed to blame Colin Albert as part of their third-party culprit defense.
Expect downpours Monday night and more chances of rain later in the week around Boston.
In a game often rooted in tradition, a new baseball bat is making waves, shaking up the sport with its unique design and unprecedented results.
Karen Read's retrial is taking place in the same courtroom, with the same judge, and the same county of potential jurors. There will be several changes to the second trial from the first though.
This was the sixth consecutive March with well-below-average snowfall in Boston.
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.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
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.
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.
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.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
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.
TD Bank is closing 38 branches, including six of its stores in Massachusetts.
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 Baltimore Orioles capped off Monday's home-opener celebration with an 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.
Kristian Campbell is off to a hot start to his Major League career with the Boston Red Sox, and the rookie may be signing a long-term extension with the team in the near future.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel touched on a number of topics as he held court with reporters from the AFC Coaches Breakfast at the NFL Annual Meetings on Monday.
The Boston University Terriers are back in the Frozen Four for a third straight year.
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers is the first major leaguer to strike out 12 times in a season's first four games.
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.