Gov. Healey, MA Teachers Clash Over New High School Graduation Proposals

The MA teachers' union condemned the plan that includes end-of-course assessments to ensure proficiency in core subjects.

These Are The Best Middle Schools In MA: U.S. News Ranking

U.S. News researchers based the ranking of the nation’s best public middle schools on available data from the Department of Education.

These Are The Top Elementary Schools In MA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

The 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools is based on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education.

MCAS AI-Grading Error Tanks Student Essay Scores Across Hundreds Of Districts: Report

NBC Boston reported that students in nearly 200 districts were affected by the artificial intelligence-based grading errors.

Could MA Bring Back Statewide Tests As High School Graduation Requirements?

One recommendation includes state-administered "end-of-course assessments" that students would need to pass in core subjects.

Do Air Purifiers In Classrooms Work? Here's What A New Study By Massachusetts Researchers Found.

A new study finds that simply having an air filter in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.

These Are The Best School Districts In MA, New Ranking Says

Here are the top 25 public school districts in Massachusetts, according to Niche.

NASA Launches UMass Lowell Telescope In Bid To Identify New Planets

A football-field-sized helium balloon lifted the telescope to the outer edge of the atmosphere.

Top 10 Private High Schools In MA Revealed In New Ranking

The state was well-represented in the national rankings.

MA Schools COVID Learning Loss Still 'Major Challenge For Many Students'

While MCAS scores showed some improvement year over year, results are still poor compared to before the pandemic.

9 MA Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

The rankings evaluated 1,700 colleges and universities using more than a dozen measures of academic quality.

MA Teachers Association Wants Educators Defended From Charlie Kirk Backlash

The union president and vice president called for school districts and colleges to "to defend educators from bullying and harassment."

Alums Give Record-Setting Multimillion Dollar Gifts To UMass, Wharton: Forbes

The gifts were the schools' largest ever, Forbes reported.

9/11 Should Be Required Teaching In Massachusetts Schools, Governor Orders

9/11 should be taught in Massachusetts schools, Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday, 24 years after the terrorist attacks that changed America.

These 14 Massachusetts Colleges Got An "F" In New Free Speech Ranking

"Massachusetts is home to some of the most speech-restrictive campuses in the country," the foundation said.

Margaret Donovan Brings Lifelong Commitment To Early Education

Her passion for teaching shines through years spent helping the youngest students begin their journey.

Vocational School Demand Surges In Massachusetts, Leaving Thousands On Waitlists

In Massachusetts, more students are turning to career and technical high schools. The problem is that demand is outpacing supply.

Free Crullers For College Students At This MA Cafe This Week

College students returning to campus can get a sweet welcome back deal at a local cafe for three days this week.

29 MA Colleges Among 500 ‘That Shine’ With Top Salaries For Grads: Forbes

The colleges were ranked based on their ability to produce successful graduates in good financial situations.

Dozens Of Elementary Students Stung By Bees On First Day Of School In Ashland

The students were getting off the bus when they were stung.

These Are Massachusetts’s Most Liberal And Most Conservative Colleges

Niche ranked the most liberal and most conservative colleges in Massachusetts for 2026, based on student surveys.

Why Don't All Massachusetts School Districts Start On The Same Day?

Murray says every year they must choose the next start date by November 1. She says one thing to factor in is New England weather.

Here Are The Best Colleges In MA, According To Niche

Two Massachusetts Colleges are among the five best schools in America.

Head Custodian Brings Humor & Heart To Massachusetts School

From setting up events to joining Pajama Day fun, Zackary Pober keeps Barnstable United running strong.

Cape Cod High School Is Among The 5 Best In MA: U.S. News & World Report

The ranking comes as part of U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools list for 2025-2026.

The Top 25 High Schools In Massachusetts For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

The 2025-2026 Best High Schools national rankings identify top public schools based on six key performance indicators.

8 MA Colleges Make LinkedIn List Of 50 Best For Long-Term Career Success

Massachusetts made the list more times than any other state.

Expected Drop In International Students This Fall Could Be A Big Problem For Massachusetts. Here's Why.

"We'll lose more than 12,000 Massachusetts students in this state," Jon Marcus, the higher education editor of the Hechinger Report, said.

26 MA Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List

See which Massachusetts schools made the cut.

These MA Colleges Earned Top Score On New National Ranking

A total of seven MA schools made the list.

New School Rankings Put MA Among Nation's Leaders—See Where It Ranked

WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics of school safety and quality of education.

8.3 Million More School Meals Being Served In MA

Wilmington Public Schools were honored as a Terrific Tray winner for its healthy, locally sourced meals.

These MA Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News

The latest edition of the Best Global Universities includes schools from more than 100 countries.

It Could Cost You $100K A Year To Attend These MA Colleges

Five colleges in Massachusetts made the list of the country's most expensive.

Should Cellphones Be Banned In All Massachusetts Schools? Lawmakers Offer Several Options

One legislative proposal is called The Study Act, put forth by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.

This MA College Ranks Best In US At Setting Up Grads For Big Paycheck

This Boston-area college topped a national list.

These Are The Best Colleges In MA For 2025, Wall Street Journal Says

Eight Massachusetts colleges were ranked in the top 100 in the latest Wall Street Journal study.

These 11 MA Colleges Are The Hardest To Get Into

Four Massachusetts colleges ranked among the top 20 in the nation, according to the new analysis from Niche.

"AI Hackathon" At Cambridge Venture Studio Aims To Introduce More Women To New Tech

"Half of the planet is women. Women think differently about ventures, what we build," C10 Labs co-founder Patricia Geli said.

Massachusetts Says It Will Continue DEI In Schools: "A Strength, Not A Flaw."

In a letter, Tutwiler highlighted the accomplishments of Massachusetts schools, saying the state has the best K-12 schools in the country.