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Massachusetts’ Hardest College to Get Into is Also the Nation’s Oldest
Any New Englander will tell you that many factors contribute to our region's excellent reputation, including our schools and higher education opportunities. Massachusetts, specifically, is home to 114 colleges and universities.These institutions are not only great centers for learning, but also popular employers throughout the Bay State. But of these...
Remember This Iconic Moment When Boston University Grads Got to Sing With Mr. Rogers in Massachusetts?
It was 32 years ago (almost to the day) when Fred Rogers gave the commencement speech to a crowd of young, excited graduates from Boston University. Mr. Rogers sang the song to the graduates that he sang at the beginning of every episode of his iconic public TV show, Mister Roger's Neighborhood.
St. Mary’s the clear winner in Holland
Steve KrauseLYNN — There’s nothing tangible one can say about a lopsided victory – even if it’s the championship of the city’s official softball tournament. That’s the question that greeted St. Mary’s coach Colleen Newbury after Sunday’s 20-1 victory over Lynn Classical in the John Holland Memorial Softball Tournament at Grace Rogato Field in the Breed […] The post St. Mary’s the clear winner in Holland appeared first on Itemlive.
Preschool tuition rising 8% in Swampscott
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee voted unanimously to increase the cost of the district’s integrated preschool program by 8% for fiscal year 2025. Assistant Superintendent Martha Raymond proposed the increase, which raised the total price for the five-day program from $4,630 to $5,000. Raymond said that even with the increase, the program still remains less […] The post Preschool tuition rising 8% in Swampscott appeared first on Itemlive.
Loss of $482K school funding lamented in Swampscott
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — District leaders debated the budget process in the aftermath of Town Meeting during a School Committee meeting. In the first night of Town Meeting on May 20, a proposal by Committee Member Amy O’Connor passed by majority vote, amending the town’s operating budget for fiscal year 2025 to increase school funding by $482,000. […] The post Loss of $482K school funding lamented in Swampscott appeared first on Itemlive.
Lynn students afflicted with dehydration at fifth-grade track meet
Benjamin Pierce and Sophia HarrisLYNN — Medical assistance rushed to Manning Field on Friday morning after multiple fifth-grade students participating in the Lynn Public Schools Annual Fifth Grade Track and Field Meet showed symptoms of dehydration. At approximately 11 a.m., Lynn Public Schools Assistant Director of Health and Physical Education Colleen Peterson called EMTs to Manning Field for one […] The post Lynn students afflicted with dehydration at fifth-grade track meet appeared first on Itemlive.
6 Boston students vying for $10K scholarship all go home happy, thanks to anonymous benefactor
The benefactor donated an additional $50,000 to Boston Public Schools, allowing each finalist to take home a $10,000 scholarship. Usually, six students enter, and one will win. But that’s not the case for these six Boston students from different high schools vying for a $10,000 scholastic scholarship. On Wednesday...
Saugus school board salutes ’24 grads
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — In the last School Committee meeting held before the Class of 2024’s graduation from Saugus High School, committee members offered the seniors their well wishes, advice, and congratulations. “I’d like to thank everybody for their hard work and accomplishments, and wish the seniors well,” Committee member John Hatch said. “This is a great, […] The post Saugus school board salutes ’24 grads appeared first on Itemlive.
Students honored with scholarships at 33rd annual LHSF gala
Sidnee ShortNAHANT — The Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund held its 33rd annual gala at the Bayside, where 13 students from Lynn were honored with scholarships. The LHSF was founded by Maria Luz “Lucy” Tizol in 1991 to assist and support Latino and Hispanic graduates from Lynn heading to college. “The Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded […] The post Students honored with scholarships at 33rd annual LHSF gala appeared first on Itemlive.
After nearly 30 years of setbacks, Roxbury mother graduates college
WELLESLEY - For Shelly Smith of Roxbury, graduating college has been a dream deferred, for nearly 30 years. "It means so much because it took me a long time to get here. I finally made it," Smith said. It was 1994 when Smith took her first class at MassBay Community College. Then she had her daughter; two marriages fell apart. She worked nights and struggled from dyslexia. There was always something to take care of - getting in the way of her calling to take care of others. "I have the gift of caring. It's not about the...
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