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Voters are set to make an important decision this November about the future of education in Massachusetts.
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Voters are set to make an important decision this November about the future of education in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts has the best school districts in the country, according to a WalletHub survey.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
The migrant crisis in Massachusetts has added about 2,000 students to schools in 74 districts this academic year.
Superintendent Josh Vadala said Peabody schools have welcomed in several new migrant children without giving less to students already there.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children got a huge boost in a $2 million donation from MacKenzie Scott.
U.S. News and World Report put out its annual list of top-ranked high schools, and Massachusetts is well represented.
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.
Wellesley College, Boston University and Tufts will all charge $90,000 for undergraduates next year.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
A new study underscores the importance of having a diverse teaching staff in schools.
Some parents are hiring "concierge moms" to help their kids at college. So what do they do?
The Massachusetts Teachers Association voted to support a ballot question aimed at eliminating the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will oppose the ballot question that would eliminate the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, according to the secretary of education.
Dartmouth is the first Ivy League school to announce it is moving away from "test-optional" admissions.
The jazz ensemble has been named a finalist in a national competition the last three years, and they're hoping to make it a fourth.
The Newton teachers strike will enter its eighth day on Tuesday, and many parents say that's enough.
New York City's American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
Scotland soccer fans have taken over Boston, and members of the fan base known as the Tartan Army have brought one of their home country's unique traditions with them.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of western Massachusetts today, and severe storms could pop up on the Boston weather radar.
The judge in the wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read urged attorneys to "stop pandering to social media."
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire today, and severe storms could pop up on the Boston weather radar.
A pregnant suspect is dead after a crash and shooting into a Sturbridge, Massachusetts hotel that left a bystander critically injured.
The World Cup FIFA Fan Festival at Boston's City Hall Plaza will be closed Thursday due to the potential for stormy weather in the forecast.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
Scotland's soccer fans are rallying behind one of their own ahead of the team's World Cup match against Morocco at Boston Stadium.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.