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Massachusetts 3rd graders falling short of early literacy benchmarks
READING IS THE foundation of all learning, and literacy the touchstone for academic success. While reading is essential at all grade levels, third grade is a student’s most pivotal year – the one where students transition from learning to read to reading to learn....
read moreBoston’s business community understands that it must embrace climate action
Sabrina Shankman’s article on how utilities and the business community are now working together with state officials and climate advocates after years of opposition was right on point. While this is not exactly a new development, it’s a critical one that needs to...
read moreNorthfield Mountain visitor center, river cruise reopens after years of challenges
NORTHFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - With school fast approaching and summer quickly wrapping up, it seems like days are numbered to get out and enjoy the outdoors, but there are still some opportunities to do just that even through the fall. A Connecticut River boat cruise...
read moreStethophone™ Receives Full Approval for Use by Patients and Their Families in Ukraine
Sparrow BioAcoustics today announced it has received clearance from the State Service of Ukraine for Medicines and Drugs Control for its Stethophone™ app to be used by patients and their families, as well as by medical professionals. Read more via Medical Device News...
read moreViewpoint: 7 Things you should know about … Community health centers during National Health Center Week
This week is National Health Center Week, an annual opportunity to celebrate the vital role community health centers play in our communities. This year, NHCW runs from August 6-12, 2023. To commemorate the incredible impact CHCs have here in Massachusetts and around...
read moreUniversal free school meals should be permanent in Massachusetts
AS GOV. MAURA HEALEY reviews the budget sent to her by the state Legislature, families and schools across Massachusetts anxiously await news of the fate of funding of school meals for all students. Food insecurity affects 1 in 5 households with children in...
read moreHWRSD student tells Legislature to ban college legacy admissions
WILBRAHAM — Legislation is being considered on Beacon Hill that would ban state universities from considering an applicant’s relation to an alum in its admission decision, a practice known as legacy admissions. Minnechaug Regional High School rising senior Abyssinia...
read moreStudents, colleges react to Supreme Court overturning legacy admissions policies
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ended their session by overturning higher education’s right of affirmative action. In response to that 6-to-3 ruling, many have advocated for the ban on legacy admissions, or a college or...
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