Woburn High School Offers More Classes To Teach Critical Thinking, 'Soft Skills'
A recent study by a local education company found a significant number of college-educated people could not tell the difference between real and fake information.
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A recent study by a local education company found a significant number of college-educated people could not tell the difference between real and fake information.
Two high-profile supporters of the Student Opportunity Act are Devin and Jason McCourty of the New England Patriots.
They are portraits of adversity and hope, showing people with mental illness, addiction and a wide range of disabilities, but they are all more than their challenges.
The co-founder of travel site Airbnb has donated $1 million to Boston Latin Academy.
Diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, Colleen Chin credits running with getting her through the harsh treatments she's endured.
Roxbury Prep's goal is to prepare every student to graduate from college and this year the new principal is a graduate herself.
WBZ's Paula Ebben interviewed Sen. Bernie Sanders in Manchester, New Hampshire.
In an interview with WBZ-TV, Marc Lotter said the Democrats have made a mistake moving forward with an impeachment inquiry.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito spoke with WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about how she is taking on the challenges we face with education in Massachusetts.
School is back in session, yet a summer debate over the way kindergarten should be taught continues in Brookline.
It was a day to give back at the St. Augustine School, and a way to teach the Golden Rule.
Boston Globe Travel Writer Christopher Muther wrote an article about passengers displaying bare feet on airplanes.
Hull's Art Walk project takes a dilapidated pedestrian walkway and brings it to life with nine murals by local artists.
The annual Cradles to Crayons backpack-a-thon is making sure thousands of kids in need have the right supplies to be ready for the new school year.
This fall, the state-of-the-art school Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School will open in Lexington.
Pamela Smart was convicted of recruiting her teenage lover to kill her husband. Nearly 30 years later, it appears Pamela Smart may be out of legal options to try to get out of prison.
The Wing, a co-working space designed for women, is now open in Boston.
Top Teacher Rebecca Cotugno is an avid runner and marathoner who is sharing her passion with the next generation.
The Worcester Red Sox are just weeks away from breaking ground on their brand new stadium, and the vision is becoming more of a reality in the city.
Allyson Thompson is donating a life saving kidney to Kristin Sheffield.
An organization that started here in Massachusetts 80 years ago to give kids from the city a "fresh air experience" has a new improved mission today.
Kayla Blizzard is on the autism spectrum and goes to a school outside of Wilmington that doesn't host a prom. But thanks to her own determination, she's going to the Wilmington High School prom.
Students in Danvers are holding up a mirror to their peers with a simple message: you matter. They've taken more than 1000 pictures of students, teachers and staff.
Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is the first Republican to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries.
The United Kingdom's Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is running the Boston Marathon in honor of those affected by the Boston Marathon and Manchester Arena bombings.
Legal analyst Jennifer Roman weighed in on how Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview could impact Lindsay Clancy's potential second trial.
The UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Former President Barack Obama will be in Massachusetts Monday to speak at Salem State University.
The UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Legal analyst Jennifer Roman weighed in on how Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview could impact Lindsay Clancy's potential second trial.
Former President Barack Obama will be in Massachusetts Monday to speak at Salem State University.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
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.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.