5+ hour, 57+ min ago  (343+ words) A new poll reveals a shift in thinking among some Massachusetts families about higher education. According to an Ed Trust and Mass INC Polling survey, Massachusetts parents are increasingly turning to community" A new poll reveals a shift in thinking…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (173+ words) It may be June, but the school year is far from over for many Greater Boston students. Last winter's snowstorms erased snow days built into school district calendars, forcing Boston" Last winter's snowstorms erased snow days built into school district…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (393+ words) Boston's ROCK 92. 9 Boston Mayor Launches New Paid Job Program for 2, 000 Students On Tuesday, June 2, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled an expanded, redesigned learn-and-earn program for the school year. The program, built through a public-private coalition, will offer 2, 000 paid job" On…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (252+ words) A Boston-area charity is helping ensure every student has a dynamic prom experience. Led by Maristela Rapo, the nonprofit Giving the Glam provides free, full prom experiences for high school students " including gowns and suits, makeup, hair styling, and even…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (190+ words) Linked In has released its 2026 top companies list for Boston, spotlighting employers with the strongest opportunities for career growth in the region." Using proprietary data, Linked In's methodology weighs factors such as employee advancement, skill growth, external opportunities, and company…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (296+ words) Massachusetts has stepped up to ensure no child goes hungry when schools close for the summer. The state awarded $535, 000 to 55 organizations supporting Summer Eats meal sites, including Worcester Public Schools, Friendly House, and several other Central Massachusetts organizations. According to…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (169+ words) Boston's ROCK 92. 9 Report: Massachusetts Schools Are Cutting Chronic Absenteeism With New Strategies Massachusetts school officials are making some headway in the battle against chronic absenteeism. According to a News Center 5 WCVB report, Massachusetts schools reduced chronic absenteeism from 19% in 2025 to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (183+ words) The publication included Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, on its recently released third annual list of "New Ivies" for this year, marking the university's second consecutive year of appearing on the list." Forbes' "New Ivies" list highlights 10 private and 10 public…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (167+ words) The citywide Our Boston Design Challenge allowed kindergarteners to reimagine their neighborhoods with child-friendly features like go-kart tracks, arcades, healthy candy shops, and a kids' hotel. Classrooms across Boston contributed ideas to the effort held on Saturday, May 16. Kids worked…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago  (351+ words) Academic recovery in the post-pandemic world is taking two very different pathways in Massachusetts, according to a new study. These results from a recently released national report, the Education Scorecard, analyzed reading and math scores for third through eighth graders…...