Enrollment Across New England Colleges Down Due To Pandemic

The number of full-time graduate and undergraduate students in the region plummeted by more than 20% this September compared with last year.

• Oct 17, 2020

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scraps Application Fee To Boost Access

A Massachusetts university is getting rid of its $70 undergraduate application fee to open access to a greater range of students.

• Oct 17, 2020

160 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For Coronavirus In Last Week

There have been nearly 100 coronavirus cases among students in Massachusetts schools in the last week, according to the state.

• Oct 16, 2020

Tufts University Offers Free Coronavirus Testing To Neighbors In Medford, Somerville

Tufts University will provide free coronavirus testing to the surrounding community starting Tuesday.

• Oct 13, 2020

163 At Massachusetts Schools Test Positive For Coronavirus In Last Week

The latest data on coronavirus in Massachusetts schools shows 106 students and 57 staff tested positive between October 1 and October 7.

• Oct 9, 2020

Boston Pauses School Reopening Plan Amid Rise In Coronavirus Cases

Boston will pause its school reopening plan after a recent rise in coronavirus cases, Mayor Marty Walsh announced on Wednesday.

• Oct 7, 2020

Boston Moves Ahead With In-Person Learning Despite Entering High-Risk Red Zone

The city began the first phase of its hybrid plan Thursday with 3,500 high needs students heading into school buildings.

• Oct 1, 2020

Lunenburg Men Make Easy-To-Assemble Desks To Meet Remote Learning Demand

If you're looking for an easy-to-assemble desk for remote school work, two men in Lunenburg say they can help.

• Oct 1, 2020

MCAS Tests Still Planned For Spring, Massachusetts Education Commissioner Says

Massachusetts students can expect to take the MCAS tests next spring, state education commissioner Jeff Riley said Tuesday.

• Sep 29, 2020

Salem State Wants Students Who Went To Large Party To Get Coronavirus Tests

Salem State wants anyone who went to a large off-campus party a Becket Street apartment Friday night to get a coronavirus test.

• Sep 28, 2020

University of Rhode Island Cancels Spring Break Due To Coronavirus Concerns

The University of Rhode Island is canceling spring break to reduce travel and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

• Sep 26, 2020

Baker Tells Low-Risk Communities 'We Think Kids Should Be In School'

Gov. Charlie Baker had a strong message for cities and towns that started the school year remotely even though they have low coronavirus rates.

• Sep 24, 2020

Boston Teams Up With Red Sox To Test Teachers For Coronavirus

Five percent of Boston teachers will be randomly tested each week.

• Sep 23, 2020

Baker Wants School Districts To Use 3 Weeks Of Data When Changing Plans

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker says schools should look at three weeks of data before making any decisions about moving to all remote learning.

• Sep 23, 2020

Boston Public Schools Hold First Day Of Classes With All Students Learning Remotely

It's the first day of class for Boston Public Schools, and all students are beginning the year remotely.

• Sep 21, 2020

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