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Pool testing for COVID-19 adopted in nearly half of school districts
By Katie Lannan FEB. 26, 2021…..About 950 schools in Massachusetts are administering weekly pooled COVID-19 tests to about 300,000 teachers,…
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Riley issues plan to remove remote and hybrid learning in Massachusetts schools
Katie Lannan With health metrics improving and mitigation measures in place across Massachusetts schools, Elementary and Secondary Commissioner Jeff Riley…
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Warren, Pressley, Schumer lead call for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt
Washington, D.C. – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley…
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MA man charged for allegedly emptying elderly victim’s bank account of more than $250,000
BOSTON – A Swampscott man was arrested and charged with bank fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud an…
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Massachusetts schools to see MCAS changes including shorter testing time for some students
In a letter addressed to school leaders in Massachusetts today, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released changes…
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LETTER: Fall River mom recognizes teacher for going above and beyond for her son
My name is Tara Valero. I’m from Fall River and I would absolutely love to tell you about my son’s…
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Westport Community Schools doesn’t let COVID-19 stop them from raising money for Forever Paws Animal Shelter
WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin announce today that the Westport Community Schools has raised $611 for Forever Paws…
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State looks to put MCAS back on track in pandemic
By Katie Lannan State officials are exploring the possibility of administering some MCAS tests in a take-home format in the…
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Fall River Police officers turn negative into positive with bicycle donation to student
Fall River Police came to the rescue of a boy who had his bicycle stolen. According to Fall River Police,…
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Taunton student commits inappropriate sexual conduct during remote class
A disturbing incident occurred Tuesday during a remote class at a Taunton school. According to the Superintendent of Taunton Public…
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