Massachusetts education department votes to bring on Chicago schools CEO Pedro Martinez
In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
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In a virtual meeting Thursday, the board voted 9-0 to name Martinez as commissioner of the department, with two abstentions.
Massachusetts officials said the state will adhere to DEI in its schools, despite threats to cut federal funding from the Trump administration.
At the Boston Higashi School in Randolph, a new food pantry is helping students with autism develop essential life skills and give back to their community.
Students at North Andover High School walked out of their classes on Monday after recently announced budget cuts.
Teachers, parents and students rallied Saturday at North Andover Middle School in response to budget cuts.
Dozens of colleges nationwide - including some in Massachusetts - have received a warning from Linda McMahon. But what about the First Amendment?
Gov. Maura Healey said some academic services would "go away" if President Trump dissolves the Department of Education.
Students at an elementary school in Littleton, Massachusetts are learning where their food comes from as they grow and harvest food that's then served in their own cafeteria.
The Nation's Report Card shows students are struggling to make learning progress after the pandemic.
There's a new push to establish a minimum salary for public school teachers and other educators in Massachusetts.
More Massachusetts high school students will soon be able to get a head start on earning college credits.
City officials in Boston are planning to close four schools in the coming years.
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
BPS Sundays is becoming Boston Family Days, offering free admission to museums and other cultural institutions.
Massachusetts is looking into allowing colleges to offer three-year bachelor's degree program.
A couple from Woburn lost their license to foster children after they refused to sign a gender affirming policy.
A nor'easter is set to hit Boston on the holiday weekend with heavy rain and wind.
An 84-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after the car she was driving was struck by a freight train at a crossing in Andover.
A Savin Hill restaurant is facing backlash from the community, after featuring photos of Boston mobsters inside the restaurant.
Seven protesters accused of fighting with Boston police during a pro-Palestinian rally were arraigned Thursday, with the judge setting high bails for many of them.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
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.
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
Pierce, who played for the Clippers from 2015 to 2017, was arrested on the 101 Freeway after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover on Tuesday.
Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell has gotten a lot of ticket requests for his return to New Orleans on Sunday.
Longtime Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell has died at 62 years old.
The New England Patriots are on a roll after a huge upset win, and will go for a third straight victory Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
