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More than half of surveyed D.C. restaurant owners said economic conditions for their industry are poor and expect conditions to stay the same or get worse.

The School Committee took a stand against the use of the MCAS standardized test as a high school graduation requirement. Here's what that means.

Rep. Alan Silvia backs eliminating the MCAS graduation requirement, saying the exam puts too much stress on students and would help more stay in school

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Like most educators and school counselors, I love to ignite that spark of creativity and curiosity in my students. It’s tremendously gratifying to witness their minds come alive with genuine

Passing the MCAS in exchange for your diploma has been a longtime standard in Massachusetts, but will it soon be a thing of the past?

New Bedford city and school officials have taken an official position on legislative and ballot measures that would change education in Mass.

Last week was the first week of the legislative session, which entailed the annual State of the State, committee meetings, and days of recognition for various groups and causes, including

Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang supports legalizing a teachers right to strike and ridding MCAS as a high school graduation requirement.

MATTAPOISETT — Since its establishment in 1993, the state has used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System to as