A requirement that students pass the MCAS in 10th grade “rarely prevents” them from getting a high school diploma, according to a report that analyzes a question on the ballot this year that would strike the prerequisite for graduation.
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Gov. Maura Healey appoints New Jersey trooper as leader of the Massachusetts State Police
This afternoon, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Noble of the New Jersey State Police as the next colonel, or leader, of the MSP.
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Steward hospitals in Massachusetts: ‘There are real people in these hospitals right now’
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has signed off on Steward Health Care selling its six Massachusetts hospitals, saying his decision is the “right answer under the law” and an “easy call.”
Massachusetts prison guards seize 38 weapons, union says; After officer was sickened, DOC ‘finalizing an enhanced policy’ for drugs
Massachusetts prison guards seize 38 weapons, union says; After officer was sickened, DOC ‘finalizing an enhanced policy’ for drugs
