
"Nation's Report Card" finds students falling short on math and reading scores
A new report shows America's children are falling short when it comes to reading and math, but Massachusetts students are doing better than most.
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A new report shows America's children are falling short when it comes to reading and math, but Massachusetts students are doing better than most.
Healey said she plans to use some of the money from the Millionaire Tax to increase Massachusetts's borrowing power.
There's a new push to establish a minimum salary for public school teachers and other educators in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is looking into allowing colleges to offer three-year bachelor's degree program. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Luisa Sparrow teaches fifth and sixth graders with intellectual disabilities at the Oliver Hazard Perry School in Boston.
A Boston teacher received the highest teaching award in Massachusetts Wednesday and she will get $10,000 to use in her classroom. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
MIT said that starting next year, families earning less than $200,000 annually won't have to pay tuition.
Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.
The new free community college policy is proving to be popular in Massachusetts.
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.
A man who survived the deadly attack on a music festival in Israel that triggered the war in Gaza in October 2023 is in Boston, where he's sharing his story.
Restaurant owners in East Boston said they've seen a drop in customers in their immigrant community as many are concerned about ICE raids.
A Massachusetts man was in federal court on Friday on charges that he inappropriately touched a teenage girl on a Boston-bound flight and prosecutors said they have cellphone evidence to prove it.
A Black musician has made it his mission to connect kids in underserved neighborhoods in Boston with classical music.
Gov. Maura Healey said in a radio interview that she's planning to run for a second term as governor of Massachusetts.
The majority of the snow accumulation in Massachusetts will occur between late Saturday night and early Sunday.
A Massachusetts man was in federal court on Friday on charges that he inappropriately touched a teenage girl on a Boston-bound flight and prosecutors said they have cellphone evidence to prove it.
For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
Restaurant owners in East Boston said they've seen a drop in customers in their immigrant community as many are concerned about ICE raids.
A man who survived the deadly attack on a music festival in Israel that triggered the war in Gaza in October 2023 is in Boston, where he's sharing his story.
For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
It was a joyful unforgettable moment the Sinclair family has been waiting for, when their 10-month-old baby Charlie heard for the very first time in her life.
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Super Bowl LIX has an unprecedented number of high-priced ads catering to women.
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka talked to WBZ-TV about the ongoing dispute between state auditor Diana DiZoglio and legislative leaders
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the media for government-caused confusion in her first press briefing.
John Deaton, who ran against Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race, talks about the state of politics on the national and local level,
A viral TikTok video lasted 11 seconds, but it made a huge impact on Oriental Gourmet on Vernon Street in Quincy.
Johnny Cupcakes is closing its flagship Boston T-shirt store after 18 years on Newbury Street.
The upcoming closures of Nordstrom department stores at two Massachusetts malls will result in 300 workers losing their jobs.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Bill O'Brien has his hands full as head coach of the Boston College Eagles, but he's feeling extremely upbeat about the Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel.
The Boston Celtics hung a new banner at TD Garden back in October, but the team hasn't looked like a championship bunch on their home court this season.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick attended the NFL Honors award show in New Orleans, and brought his girlfriend and Super Bowl bling along for the fun.
The Boston Celtics did not wait around after the NBA's trade deadline to hit the buyout market, reportedly signing nine-year veteran Torrey Craig for some wing depth.
New England Patriots Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri will have to wait at least another year to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.