State Board Increases MCAS High School Graduation Scores

Students entering 9th grade this school year will face higher MCAS scores when they graduate in four years.

Back-To-School Shopping 2022: Check Out Deals At MA Retailers

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in Massachusetts.

CDC Expected To Ease School COVID Guidelines: What It Means In MA

The CDC is likely to announce changes in testing and social distancing recommendations for Massachusetts schools in the coming days.

Springfield College's Historical Basketball Hall Of Fame Connection

Has "non-profit" Springfield College's trustees board included president/CEO of Springfield MA's Basketball Hall of Fame in recent years?

Who Profits From Springfield, MA's Springfield College--Conclusion

Time to require "non-profit" Springfield College to pay a fair share of local, state and federal taxes?

MA To Legalize Sports Betting: What To Know

The highly anticipated bill now goes to Gov. Charlie Baker who has ten days to approve or deny it.

Who Profits From Springfield, MA's Springfield College?--Part 1

Time to require "non-profit" Springfield College to pay a fair share of local, state and federal taxes?

Who Profits From Springfield, MA's Western New England U.?-Conclusion

Time to require "non-profit" Western New England University to pay a fair share of local, state and federal taxes?

Who Profits From Springfield, MA's Western New England U.?-Part 1

Time to require "non-profit" Western New England University to pay a fair share of local, state and federal taxes?

Gov. Baker Extends Free School Lunches For Students In MA

Massachusetts is now the fifth state to guarantee free school lunches to students this upcoming school year.

Massachusetts Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners

The final group of National Merit Scholars has been named, check them out here.

MA School District Puts Armed Officers In Buildings: Report

The decision comes amid a wave of heightened security measures in schools following the deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

MA Teachers Stand In Solidarity With Uvalde, Texas In 'Day Of Rage'

"There's no excuse that can justify these deaths," MTA President Merrie Najimy said. "It's time for our ... government to take real action."

Special education teachers, school staff receive awards for excellence

Statewide association of special education schools will award its highest honors to teachers in Andover, Randolph, and Waltham on May 26th

Center School, Springdale EC Move to Chicopee

Acquisition of former Dow Jones call center building creates larger state-of-the-art space, opportunity to double number of students served

Teacher Appreciation Week: Deals, How To Thank Massachusetts Educators

Everyone knows this was a difficult year for teachers, why not show them a little extra love on Teacher Appreciation Day?

These Massachusetts High Schools Are Among 2022's Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

MA's School Mask Mandate Will Expire Feb. 28

Gov. Charlie Baker said masks will become optional after February vacation unless a local district determines otherwise.

Ocean State Job Lot Offers MA Educators Free Cleaning Supplies

From Feb. 3 through 16, school workers can pick up free hand sanitizer, hand wipes and disinfecting wipes for their classrooms.

MA Shifts Student Coronavirus Test Burden From Schools To Homes

The state will send students and staff home with rapid tests weekly, with school nurses asked to focus on symptomatic coronavirus cases.

10M COVID Tests Monthly To U.S. Schools: What It Means In MA

The White House approved 10 million additional free COVID-19 tests per month to keep Massachusetts & other U.S. students in the classrooms.

Mask Mandate Extended For Public Schools Through February

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to stay high, the mask mandate for public schools will extend through at least February.

State Sent Untested, 'Nonmedical' Masks To MA Schools

The head of the state's biggest teachers union said the Baker administration was lying or incompetent when it said MIT tested the masks.

State Sent Expired COVID Test Kits To Massachusetts Schools

Meanwhile, some Massachusetts school districts did not receive enough of the coronavirus test kits, forcing teachers and staff to share.

Some MA Schools Delay Reopening For COVID Testing

Some districts have already canceled all or part of Monday's return from winter break. Meanwhile, tests for schools have yet to arrive.

State Buys 200,000 COVID-19 Tests For Massachusetts Teachers

The state wants every teacher and school staff member to take 2 of the tests before returning to work at the end of this week's X-Mas break.

'School Is Safe': Gov. Baker Says Remote Learning Not An Option

Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that schools should remain in-person following the holiday break amid the latest coronavirus surge.

TikTok Threat Puts Massachusetts Parents On Edge

There were no major incidents reported at Massachusetts schools Friday, the day students were encouraged students to threaten violence.

'Slaves' Instagram Page With Photos Of Black Students Surfaces

Officials are investigating after pictures of Black students at Fitchburg High School were posted to an Instagram page titled "fhsslaves."

MA College Students Warned Of 'Aggressive' Religious Group

Campus police at Bridgewater State University say the World Mission Church has been asking for students' personal information.

Get Booster Or Get Out: MA Colleges Requiring Extra COVID Vaccine

Several universities are requiring booster shots for students, faculty and staff to be on campus in the spring semester.

UMass-Amherst Announces Tuition, Fees Jump for Fiscal Year 2023

In-state students will see a jump of 2.5 percent and out-of-staters will see a 3 percent hike and dining, housing costs will rise 3 percent.

Are You Smarter Than A 10th Grader? Find Out With MCAS Questions

Massachusetts public school students are taking the MCAS exams this month. Here are some sample questions from the all-important test.

National Guard Ends School Transportation; Bus Drivers Hired

Massachusetts National Guard personnel will no longer drive students to school now that districts have enough drivers to fill staffing gaps.

Welcome, Senators! Kennedy Institute Welcomes Back School Groups

New exhibit "Standing Up for Democracy" focuses on America's history of voting rights

School Mask Mandate Extended Into January

The mask mandate will be in effect will stay for all K-12 public schools through at least Jan. 15.

New State Law Takes Aim At School 'Lunch Shaming'

The legislation prohibits schools from publicly ID'ing or taking punitive action against students who have unresolved debt for school meals.

National Guard Called For School Covid Testing & Prison Support

Amid staffing shortages, Gov. Baker has activated the National Guard to help assist with COVID-19 testing in schools and support in prisons.

Best MA Schools For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Hundreds of Massachusetts elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Massachusetts Extends School Mask Mandate

Schools that prove an 80 percent vaccination rate or higher will be exempt from the mandate, DESE said Monday.