Education

SouthCoast parents share mixed feelings on school photos, debating whether expensive picture day traditions still matter in the age of smartphone cameras.

16-year-old Anna from Cingoli, Italy, has arrived in New Bedford for the school year as local leaders call for more host families.

Fall River's Shear Genius returns with its 11th annual Back 2 School Giveaway, offering local kids free haircuts and backpacks while supplies last.

Massachusetts has nearly 400 school districts, but these 10 are the biggest, serving thousands of students across the state.

Explore New Bedford’s 14th Seaport Art Walk featuring waterfront public art sculptures and photography inspired by John Lewis, local history, civic advocacy, and the Good Trouble theme.

Get Cape Cod safe boating tips from TowBoatU.S. expert Noah Santos. Learn how this marine assistance company keeps local boaters safe during the busiest summer months.

Longtime New Bedford community leader Jim Mathes is retiring from Dennison Memorial. Executive Director Joe Neves takes over leadership at the South End youth community center.

From $44K in Berkshire County to over $164K in Provincetown, see how public school teacher salaries compare across Massachusetts in the latest DESE report.

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center celebrates 10 years with a free Birthday Bash on June 11, featuring live sea shanty music, fisherpoetry, and cake.

New Bedford honors jazz legend Armsted Christian with a Berklee scholarship benefit June 14 at Whites of Westport, featuring Marion Meadows and Gabrielle Goodman.