669 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For COVID-19 In Last Week

There were 669 coronavirus cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last  week,

• May 7, 2021

I-Team: High School Failure Rates In Massachusetts Jumped During Pandemic

While it's no secret that many kids struggle with remote classes, WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered records showing stunning failure rates.

• May 6, 2021

Harvard University Will Require Students To Get COVID Vaccine Before Coming To Campus This Fall

Harvard University is the latest higher education institute in Massachusetts to require COVID vaccines for the fall.

• May 5, 2021

'Couldn't Be More Honored': Burlington Student Surprises Teacher With Superhero Drawing

A Burlington teacher broke down crying after a student drew a picture of her as a superhero.

• May 4, 2021

Pfizer Vaccine For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Expected To Get FDA Approval By Next Week

The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 by next week, setting up shots for many before the start of the next school year.

• May 4, 2021

Vaccine Clinic For High School Students To Be Held Saturday In Westboro

A Pfizer vaccine clinic for kids ages 16 and older will be held Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Westboro.

• May 3, 2021

Emerson College Celebrates Graduating Students At Fenway Park

Emerson College held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 and 2020 at Fenway Park on Sunday.

• May 2, 2021

Massachusetts To Spend $70 Million On Summer School Learning And Recreation Programs

Massachusetts is spending $70 million to help school districts launch summer learning programs to help students catch up after more than a year of disruptions because of the pandemic.

• Apr 30, 2021

812 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For COVID-19 In Last 2 Weeks

Districts, collaboratives and special education schools reported 718 cases among students and 94 among staff between April 15-28.

• Apr 30, 2021

'We Knew We Could Help': Red Sox Hosting 15 High School Graduations At Fenway Park

Fenway Park will serve as the venue for 15 of the 38 graduating public high school classes in Boston, the Red Sox announced on Wednesday.

• Apr 28, 2021

UPDATED LIST: Which Colleges Will Require COVID Vaccination For Students This Fall

Local colleges and universities are looking ahead to the fall semester, and deciding whether or not students should be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus.

• Apr 28, 2021

High Schools Return To In-Person Learning Gives Seniors 'Some Sense Of Closure,' Says Education Commissioner

Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley said it is critical for high school students to get back in the classroom, even for a short time this year.

• Apr 28, 2021

Nine Massachusetts State Universities Will Require COVID Vaccinations For Students This Fall

The nine schools in the Massachusetts State University system are the latest to announce they'll be requiring students to be vaccinated.

• Apr 26, 2021

Back To Class For Massachusetts Schools That Had Waiver To Delay In-Person Learning

Students in dozens of districts across Massachusetts will return to school Monday morning.

• Apr 26, 2021

UMass Amherst Will Require All Students To Get COVID Vaccine Before Fall Semester

All UMass Amherst students will be required to get the COVID vaccine by the first day of classes for the fall semester.

• Apr 22, 2021

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