Taunton students learn to become referees, earn class credit
The Sports Officiating Class is a first of its kind in Taunton and part of a school to work program.
The Sports Officiating Class is a first of its kind in Taunton and part of a school to work program.
First Teacher is a non-profit that's helping parents become better teachers for their children who haven't started school yet.
In Massachusetts, a quasi-state agency provides funding for school construction.
Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said the "achievement slide caused by the pandemic appears to have halted and that recovery is fully underway."
Massachusetts students will now receive sex and health education that is intended to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
A video posted to social media in Manchester's first week of school prompted safety concern from hundreds of parents.
Many kids suffer concussions, but getting your child seen by a traumatic brain injury specialist early could make all the difference.
Beverly is the first school district in the Northeast to start sending energy from their electric buses back to the power grid.
Just as a heat emergency started in Boston, students went back to school Thursday to begin the new year.
A recent study showed the average student will need about 4.1 months of additional instruction to catch up in reading and about 4.5 months for math.
Students in Boston public schools head back to class on Thursday with some buildings getting air conditioning in the classrooms, though not every student will be cooled off.
"If someone asks for a device, they get a device," TEK Collaborative founder Jeff Williams told WBZ-TV.
Haverhill Public Schools are using a new way to keep track of students on the bus.
Students in several North Shore communities are using virtual reality to try out different careers in the trades.
The Parent Stress Line is filling a big need, providing emotional support to parents and caregivers when they feel stressed and overwhelmed.
An associate professor at WPI is using spacing and color to help students understand algebra better.
As kids return to school, experts worry that many women will return to "Mommy Wine Culture."
A Brockton middle school teacher has received help from complete strangers for the upcoming school year.
More local police departments and schools are bringing community resource dogs to classrooms this year.
It was an uneasy return to school for some parents in Somerville, as they dropped their kids off at a building that was recently treated for asbestos.
If you have a child in elementary or high school, the National Retail Federation says, on average, you're going to spend $890.07, per household.
The first day of school means a new era for Revere High School.
Former SWAT team members taught Fitchburg teachers the basics of what to do when there's a school shooting.
Students at the Clark Street Community School in Worcester were welcomed back Monday with music and smiling teachers.
The Soccer Unity Project in Boston is taking advantage of the fact that soccer is the universal game.
Fans may be second-guessing the Bruins for switching to Linus Ullmark for Game 2, but Jim Montgomery isn't questioning his decision.
U.S. News and World Report put out its annual list of top-ranked high schools, and Massachusetts is well represented.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
A Boston College professor thinks a rise in teen suicide, anxiety and depression are linked to limits on kids' freedom.
Massachusetts is well represented in the new list from U.S. News and World Report.
E-bikes are popping up everywhere in the Boston area and a man who loves them will let you ride one for a week for free.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
Jury selection in the murder trial of Karen Read took place again Monday as the process nears completion.
Members of Gen-Z believe they are aging faster than other generations, but is that true?
Scientists are making progress in using less toxic immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy to fight cancer.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Fans may be second-guessing the Bruins for switching to Linus Ullmark for Game 2, but Jim Montgomery isn't questioning his decision.
Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Eliot Wolf is the Patriots' main decision-maker at the moment, but team president Jonathan Kraft is also reportedly "heavily involved" in the team's pre-draft process.
Want to know if it's going to be Swayman or Ullmark in net for the Bruins on Monday night? Jim Montgomery doesn't have an answer for you, but the B's head coach had plenty of jokes.
Less than a week after setting a new personal best at the 128th Boston Marathon, former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara dominated the London Marathon.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.