President Biden's May 1 COVID Vaccine Directive Is 'Absolutely Achievable,' Gov. Baker Says

Baker said Biden's goals are doable as long as there's a "significant increase" in doses shipped by the federal government.

• Mar 12, 2021

COVID Cases In Massachusetts Schools Rise Slightly In Last Week

There have been 523 new COVID-19 cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.

• Mar 12, 2021

Mass. State Lawmakers File Bill To Delay In-Person Learning

Two state representatives have filed legislation to delay in-person learning until April 26.

• Mar 11, 2021

Schools Have 'More Than Enough Time' To Prepare For Return To In-Person Learning, Riley Says

This week Massachusetts informed elementary and middle schools that they face April deadlines for returning to in-person learning on a full-time basis.

• Mar 10, 2021

Return To The Classroom: Massachusetts Sets Deadlines For Elementary, Middle Schools To Shift To In-Person Learning

Massachusetts is aiming to do away with remote and hybrid learning for students in grades K-8 by the end of April.

• Mar 9, 2021

COVID-19 Pool Testing Could Help Students Return To Classrooms, Keep Schools Open

COVID-19 pool testing is seen as the most efficient and cost-effective way to test large numbers of people.

• Mar 8, 2021

Mass. School Board Votes To Allow Education Commissioner To Begin In-Person Learning Plan

The Massachusetts school board granted the education commissioner the authority to start the process of ending remote and hybrid learning.

• Mar 5, 2021

MCAS Tests For Spring Postponed For Grades 3-8 In Massachusetts

MCAS testing for this spring is being postponed to later this year so it doesn't interfere with the state's plan to reopen schools full-time in April.

• Mar 5, 2021

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

There have been 476 new COVID-19 cases among students and staff in Massachusetts schools in the last week.

• Mar 5, 2021

Eye On Education: At-Home Lab Kits Help Students Thrive Outside Classroom

A Massachusetts non-profit made sure that lab work was never missed during the pandemic.

• Mar 4, 2021

Attleboro Schools Face Challenges If Hybrid, Remote Learning Ends

Like many districts, Attleboro schools have been hybrid for a few months.

• Mar 4, 2021

Education Commissioner To Request Authority To Start Winding Down Remote, Hybrid Learning In Schools

Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley will formally ask the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Friday to give him the authority to start the process of ending remote and hybrid learning.

• Mar 4, 2021

Massachusetts Teachers, School Staff Can Sign Up For COVID Vaccinations Starting March 11

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday that the state's educators and school staff can sign up for COVID vaccine appointments starting March 11.

• Mar 3, 2021

'A Joyful Day For Educators,' Mass. Teachers Union President Says Of COVID Vaccine Eligibility

The president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association called it a "joyful day" and a "victory" that the state's educators will be able to sign up for COVID vaccines.

• Mar 3, 2021

CVS Lists Teachers As Eligible For COVID Vaccine Appointments In Massachusetts

Teachers are now listed as eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts at CVS stores.

• Mar 3, 2021

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