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Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
What started out as a simple project in math class ended up as a huge act of kindness.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
A new program in Newton is helping students open up while also allowing staff members to check on children's wellbeing.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller to reflect on the halfway point of her mayoral term and whether there will be another in the future.
Mayor Michelle Wu shares her stance on whether the MCAS graduation requirement should be eliminated and whether teachers should have the right to strike.
First Teacher is a non-profit that's helping parents become better teachers for their children who haven't started school yet.
Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said the "achievement slide caused by the pandemic appears to have halted and that recovery is fully underway."
Massachusetts students will now receive sex and health education that is intended to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
A recent study showed the average student will need about 4.1 months of additional instruction to catch up in reading and about 4.5 months for math.
"If someone asks for a device, they get a device," TEK Collaborative founder Jeff Williams told WBZ-TV.
An associate professor at WPI is using spacing and color to help students understand algebra better.
A Brockton middle school teacher has received help from complete strangers for the upcoming school year.
Massachusetts residents ages 25 and over will now be able to get a free education at community colleges in the state.
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
A program is helping some students in Boston start their careers while they're still in high school.
Boston teens are getting paid through a city grant to learn different areas in STEM.
WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
Gov. Maura Healey has made it official - Massachusetts public school students will now get free lunch for good.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
As the new school year approaches, now is the time to understand how kids feel about returning to the classroom.
The small engineering college is still evaluating how the end of affirmative action will affect the admissions process.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
While it remains early, there is a chance a hurricane could reach North Carolina a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the area and residents with ties to New England said they're still recovering.
The manager of a restaurant in Roxbury is now free after spending almost three months in ICE custody.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and advocates gathered outside City Hall in Quincy to denounce controversial comments made by Mayor Tom Koch.
Rhamondre Stevenson might not start for the New England Patriots in Week 4, but the veteran running back should still see plenty of the touches when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers.
Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins and ready to help both those on the ice and in the front office.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The Red Sox will try to secure their first playoff berth since 2021 Friday night at Fenway Park.
Charges have been dropped against a Falmouth teenager who had been accused of threatening to shoot up a school on Cape Cod, the District Attorney confirmed.
The story of dog that was abandoned in a cage in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with a sign that said "free" on it was a hoax, police said on Friday.
The manager of a restaurant in Roxbury is now free after spending almost three months in ICE custody.
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.
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?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
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.
Rhamondre Stevenson might not start for the New England Patriots in Week 4, but the veteran running back should still see plenty of the touches when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers.
Zdeno Chara is back with the Boston Bruins and ready to help both those on the ice and in the front office.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided an unfortunate medical update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams on Friday.
While Christian Gonzalez will likely return to the Patriots' defense in Week 4, Drake Maye's offensive line will be down its starting left guard.
The New England Patriots desperately need a win on Sunday when they welcome the Carolina Panthers to Gillette Stadium for a Week 4 showdown.
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.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.