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High school football scores from across Massachusetts
We're deep into October, and it's time for Week 7 of high school football in Massachusetts. This month marks the start of the races for league titles and playoff positioning. You can check where teams stand in the latest MIAA power rankings. ...
To the pitch: Soccer stars fill up Thursday's Fantastic 5 high school sports performances
Records fell. Shutouts were earned. Numerous goals were scored. Thursday's Fantastic Five high school athletes largely came from the soccer pitch, but they showed every way to contribute in a game. Here's who stood out October 17: ...
Opinion/Guest column: Kennedy urges Yes on Question 2
As a Massachusetts state senator, I unequivocally support high educational standards for the students in our public schools. I believe that maintaining rigorous academic expectations is essential for preparing our children for the future. I am voting Yes on Question 2 to eliminate the MCAS requirement for graduation. During my first term, I...
'Holding our educators hostage': Brockton school board votes to support Question 2 on MCAS
The Brockton School Committee voted 6-2 to support Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which would eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam as a high school graduation requirement. Question 2 is considered by some to be the most controversial one on the ballot in this year’s election. Since 1993, passing the three MCAS exams has been the only statewide graduation requirement for high schools in the Commonwealth. If passed, Question 2 would eliminate that requirement. ...
10K Mass. students to receive free books through new reading program
Books will soon be in the hands of 10,000 students across five Massachusetts communities, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced Thursday. In a collaborative effort between state officials and the United States of Readers, a national reading program run by Scholastic, students from pre-K through eighth grade will receive 10 books a year.
Healey, Campbell at odds with public opinion on MCAS ballot question
While Healey and other state leaders have maintained their position against the ballot question to eliminate MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, three polls show the "yes" vote solidly ahead. Governor Maura Healey doubled down against eliminating the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement Wednesday while polls continue...
Doherty High School in Worcester to auction off pieces of its history
The new Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester has opened for students this year, but items from the old school, built in the 1960s, are available at auction. Those items include bricks, lockers, auditorium chairs, and even a scoreboard from the high school’s gymnasium. If you purchase a product...
Wednesday warriors: Here's a Fantastic Five high school sports performances from MetroWest
The end of the regular season is in sight. Teams are securing their spots in the state tournament and wrapping up league titles. Wednesday's Fantastic Five high school athletes put up big performances that will go a long way to ensuring their teams have more to play for this season. Here's who stood...
New State Award Recognizes BHS Commitment to Military Students
Bedford High School is the first secondary school in the Commonwealth to be recognized for providing programs and resources supporting the transition and welfare of children of military dependents. The high school is the first recipient of a Purple Star Award from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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