The state education board is advancing a replacement for MCAS standardized testing requirements mandating students complete certain courses before graduation – but also elected to consider adding an option to take MCAS as an alternative.
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Massachusetts cities, towns fighting MBTA zoning plan weigh next steps: ‘Unfunded mandate’
Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s Office determined the mandate is “unfunded,” meaning they can seek an exemption from compliance until funding is provided.
AP scores: Massachusetts students notch highest passing rate in nation for fourth year
One-third of Massachusetts public school grads in 2024 passed at least one AP exam, College Board announced Wednesday, making the state the top percentage in the country once again.
JFK Library ‘critical’ federal employees rehired after Boston site suddenly closed due to Trump layoffs
The five JFK Library federal employees who were abruptly let go by the Trump administration last week, leading to a sudden shutdown of the Dorchester site, have reportedly been rehired.
WLPZ honors the memory of Sonny Levine with dedication
LEOMINSTER — Current station manager, Denise Sutton, along with present and past DJs from WLPZ radio station hosted a dedication ceremony of the Sonny Levine Radio Broadcast Room in honor of the memory of Sonny Levine. The event was held on Feb. 22. Levine was instrumental in starting the radio station in March of 2018, […]
Massachusetts gas companies say support of clean energy contributing to soaring utility rates
Massachusetts gas companies proposing to slash energy bills by 10% for the rest of the winter season say their support of “clean energy initiatives” has contributed to the soaring utility costs bearing down on Bay Staters.
