Most Framingham Students May Return To Classrooms In February

A majority of Framingham students have been learning remotely since March 2020. The district now has an idea when they can come back.

State OKs Framingham Student Coronavirus Testing Program

Framingham Public Schools applied for a state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education program that provides pooled testing.

Framingham Teachers, School Leaders Clash Over Reopening Safety

Framingham teachers are set to return to buildings on Monday, with some students to follow two days later.

Donations Needed For Framingham Arts Scholarship

The Rita and Bill Collins Memorial Arts Scholarship is named for two arts supporters and former Cultural Council members.

Applications For Seat On Framingham School Committee Due Soon

Framingham is seeking residents to fill the District 2 seat left by Karen Foran Dempsey.

Framingham Takes Major Step To Build Southside Elementary School

Framingham is entering the Massachusetts School Building Authority process to get funding for construction of a school south of Route 9.

Framingham Will Likely Get New School Bus Provider

After trouble with school bus provider Durham, Framingham is exploring a cheaper contract with a new company.

Framingham Parent Group Wants Schools Open As Date Delayed Again

Meanwhile, Framingham is preparing to start a student coronavirus testing initiative described as a possible "game changer" for reopening.

Cotting School President David Manzo to retire in September

COO and Norfolk resident, Bridget Irish, becomes Lexington school's 7th President

Framingham May Hire Dozens To Prep For Schools Reopening

Framingham students may begin returning to classrooms by the end of January — if coronavirus figures fall considerably.

Scholarship Will Honor Framingham's Karen Dempsey

Framingham School Board member and disability advocate Karen Foran Dempsey died unexpectedly on Dec. 24.

Framingham State Freezing Tuition In Next Academic Year

The freeze is meant to give "relief to students and families going through hard times," officials said.

Framingham Schools Sets Benchmarks For January Hybrid Learning

Framingham may start hybrid learning on Jan. 27 if coronavirus cases drop, but trends are going in the wrong direction.

Framingham To Offer Free Coronavirus Tests To Teachers

The school district is also talking to a private foundation to pay for student testing.

Framingham State Offers Free Classes To Local Seniors

FSU's Adventures in Lifelong Learning Winter Intersession starts soon.

Framingham, Natick Students Will Get Free MassBay Classes

The classes are being offered through the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership.

Framingham Schools Still Aiming For January Switch To Hybrid

Even with the hybrid possibility, school officials say about half of parents want to keep children out of school buildings.

Framingham Will Seek New School Bus Provider

The district's contract with Durham School Services is ending in 2021. Framingham has experienced numerous problems with the company.

Framingham Schools Back To Remote Learning As Coronavirus Surges

Framingham brought high-needs students back to school buildings this fall, but will transition those students to remote learning on Dec. 7.

10th Annual Coat Distribution Held At Wilson Elementary

Some 300 Wilson Elementary students got the coats during a distribution on Tuesday.

High-Needs Framingham Students Won't Return In December

The school district was planning to bring the next group of students back to buildings in mid-December.

Framingham Public Schools Debuts Coronavirus Testing Dashboard

The dashboard shows five positive cases in Framingham schools this fall, with the latest detected on Nov. 16.

Framingham School Enrollment Drops, A Potential Budget Problem

There are hundreds fewer students enrolled in Framingham schools this year, and it's largely due to coronavirus.

Framingham State Rated A Most 'Green' College

The Princeton Review included Framingham State on this year's list.

Framingham Schools’ Explorers Helps Kids Handle Remote Learning

An enrichment program called “The Explorers” is working to help families keep their kids on track.

Framingham State University To Expand Senior Learning

FSU has received a $14,000 grant to hire a coordinator to expand the free Adventures in Lifelong Learning Program.

More Framingham Students Return To Classes in November

About 700 students and staff will return to buildings on Nov. 5 for in-person learning, the district said Monday.

MassBay To Hold Online Fall Open House

The open house will give prospective students a look at MassBay's offerings.

Framingham Seeks To Fund Study On New Elementary School

Framingham Public Schools wants to spend $600,000 to study a possible new school south of Route 9.

Framingham Adjusts In-Person Learning As Coronavirus Looms

Framingham Public Schools will still welcome some students this week, but others will have to wait longer due to high local case numbers.

Framingham Begins Woodrow Wilson Elementary Renaming Process

The 28th U.S. president was a proponent of segregation. Framingham has the only school named for him in Massachusetts.

Framingham State Gets $40K Dual Enrollment Grant

The program allows high schoolers to attend college classes while earning credit.

Mentors For Framingham High School Students Wanted

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mazie Program places local adult mentors with at-risk students.

Framingham Schools, Teachers Finalize Reopening Agreement

Classes began on Wednesday, the same day school officials ratified an agreement on coronavirus protocols.

MassBay Spring Semester Will Be Mostly Remote

The class experience will change much between the fall and spring semesters due to coronavirus, college leaders say.

First Day of School In Framingham During Pandemic: What To Know

Find out how Framingham Public Schools plans to handle everything from attendance to mealtime during the 2020-21 school year.

Framingham State Only Public College To Get HEED Award

The HEED award is given by a magazine to recognize institutions with diverse populations.

Framingham Switch To Online Classes Leads To Dozens Of Furloughs

Framingham Public Schools has temporarily laid off more than 40 workers as students prepare to return to online classes starting Sept. 16.

Framingham High School Start Time Will Be Later This Fall

Framingham High School students will head back to virtual classes on Sept. 16

Framingham Teachers Reach Deal Over Back-To-School Training

Framingham officials and teachers have been negotiating in recent weeks over professional development before school begins on Sept. 16.