Audit Finds Widespread Mismanagement at Mass. Unemployment

Worcester Public Schools keeps its "not requiring assistance" rating for 2025-26 as four elementary schools earn state recognition.

Massachusetts' 2026 MCAS results show flat math scores and declining ELA performance, as the state rolls out a new Family Portal and graduation framework.

A state audit found long call wait times, mishandled complaints, and unlawful gaps in service at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance.

Massachusetts gas prices rose to $4.41 a gallon this week as war-related disruption in global oil markets pushed prices toward seasonal records.

A new WRRB report finds Zero-emissions vehicles grew fivefold in Worcester County since 2021, but income, education and charging access still shape who's making the switch.

The state's highest court has swatted away a second challenge to the sweeping and controversial MBTA Communities housing law.

Clark University and Worcester Public Schools sign an MOU expanding teacher pipelines, scholarships, and classroom partnerships for city students.

Worcester Public Schools has named Sean Rose to a new cabinet-level equity chief role tasked with narrowing opportunity gaps districtwide.