Education Commissioner wants Boston Schools declared 'underperforming'
The commissioner stopped short of calling for the more drastic move of putting Boston Public Schools into receivership.
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The commissioner stopped short of calling for the more drastic move of putting Boston Public Schools into receivership.
The finalists are Mary Skipper and Dr. Tommy Welch.
Students in Boston will no longer be required to wear masks indoors starting on Monday.
Students in a Mattapan classroom are having difficult discussions following a Texas school shooting.
A new high school in Attleboro will feature a gun detection system.
School officials and mental health experts agree, the best way to move forward is to process the emotions inside and outside of the classroom.
Many parents are weighing how to approach conversations with their kids about the possibility of shootings at school.
The mayor said she is "fiercely committed" to improving Boston schools while working with the state.
Literations is matching older, volunteer literacy coaches with young children to improve their reading skills.
A new report from the state says Boston Public Schools are stuck in "entrenched" dysfunction.
New England school districts can apply for a portion of $500 million toward the purchase of zero-emissions buses.
Brookline schools re-opened Tuesday after the teachers' union and school committee reached a deal overnight to end the teachers' strike.
Brookline teachers went on strike Monday and schools were closed.
The Brookline Educators Union voted to strike starting Monday.
Classes at Belmont High School were canceled on Wednesday after a bomb threat.
As we look toward mid-December into January, the door is opening for some potentially significant winter weather.
Businesses in Massachusetts are getting more creative to deal with the shortage of pennies.
Hundreds of gallons of home heating oil were mistakenly pumped into a basement on Linwood Street in Medford.
Three Patriots legends are among 26 modern era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Medford may cut weekly trash pickup down to once every two weeks. Residents are furious.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts for Veterans Day on Tuesday.
These restaurants are offering a free meal or other deals on Veterans Day 2025.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Three Patriots legends are among 26 modern era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Following a ninth straight victory, the Patriots are currently in prime playoff position.
The Patriots suffered a big blow on Sunday when rookie left tackle Will Campbell was carted off with a knee injury.
Macklin Celebrini scored his team-leading 14th goal of the season, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Sunday night.
Jaylen Brown scored 35 points as the Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 138-129 on Sunday night.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
A New Hampshire turkey farm is thanking customers for their generosity in the wake of a devastating fire just before Thanksgiving.
Visitors are paying their respects to a massive dead whale on Nantucket before its towed out to sea.
Two sphynx cats found their forever home after getting a lot of attention on social media.
Scientists and Nantucket officials are trying to figure out what to do about a huge whale that washed up on the island.
