What is Ballot Question 2? MCAS graduation requirement
A "yes" vote would end the mandate requiring students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate high school.
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A "yes" vote would end the mandate requiring students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate high school.
Dr. Joan Reede helps a diverse group of students find their way to the sciences with the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP).
Eight colleges in Massachusetts are among the top universities named in a class action lawsuit about financial aid.
The new free community college policy is proving to be popular in Massachusetts.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will visit a farm in western Massachusetts Monday to highlight the city's farm-to-school partnerships.
Newly released MCAS test results show Massachusetts schools and students have not reversed pandemic learning loss.
Voters are set to make an important decision this November about the future of education in Massachusetts.
These Massachusetts schools are among the very best, according to the new college rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
Police departments in Massachusetts are building bonds with local students in a creative new way.
Two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams while the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Teachers in Revere sounded off about school safety Monday night following several recent brawls at the city's schools.
For the first time, a Massachusetts high school will exercise its new right to forfeit a game to avoid a player of the opposite sex on the opposing team.
A Billerica company partnered with a trade school in hopes of attracting more workers.
UMass Amherst says its incoming freshman class is "the most diverse in the university's history."
It's not only the start of a new school year, but the start of a new era in Waltham as the city opens a new high school.
Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester, Massachusetts have voted to go on strike.
Illegal crossings have continued to skyrocket with roughly 19,000 people arrested in fiscal year 2024.
The Norfolk District Attorney's Office is requesting the unredacted audio recordings, notes, and texts between Karen Read and a Boston Magazine reporter.
A festive crowd showed up to say farewell to the Christmas tree that's headed to Rockefeller Center.
Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are gearing up for their first matchup against one another as the Patriots will visit the Bears in Week 10.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
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.
Brad Marchand scored a backhand off of his own rebound with 20 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Flames on Thursday night.
Mike Onwenu is a man of many roles along the New England Patriots offensive line, and he may be filling a new one Sunday in Chicago.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones could be logging a number of starts for the Jacksonville Jaguars the rest of the season.
Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are gearing up for their first matchup against one another as the Patriots will visit the Bears in Week 10.
Jayson Tatum said that getting revenge on Steve Kerr for his Olympic benching wasn't on his mind when the Celtics took on the Warriors.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
