Worcester, MA
Schools
Top Honors: These Massachusetts Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Massachusetts Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Massachusetts Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these Massachusetts schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Seven schools in the Bay State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teaching a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Cambridge, MA
News
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report
These 10 Mass High Schools Rank Best In State In New U.S. News Report A new U.S. News and World Report study ranked the top 10 Massachusetts public and charter high schools and crowned those who are best in class.  The publication released the new state rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 29, grading schools on graduation rates, college readiness, and teacher-to-student ratio.  Boston Latin School led the pack in Massachusetts with a graduation rate of 98 percent and a college readiness rating of 94.4. The school also ranked as one of the 50 best in the nation. Following Boston Latin School were Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Fredericksburg, VA
Schools
Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row
Again? Swatting Incident Evacuates Stafford High School Two Days In A Row Yet another swatting incident evacuated Stafford High School. The treat was called into the school at 9 a.m., just one day after two swatting incidents evacuated both Stafford and Brooke Point high schools at dismissal. "Due to the increase in swatting calls, deputies will be providing additional coverage at all of our public schools," the sheriff's office said. "The investigation is ongoing." Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
Teaneck, NJ
News
Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500' Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500'
Teaneck Named Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune 500' Fortune Magazine just announced what everyone who lives in Bergen County already knows: Teaneck is one of the best places for families to live in America. The township was ranked 23rd on Fortune's annual list, one ahead of Lacey, Washington and one behind Helena, Montana.  Fortune highlighted Teaneck's close proximity to New York City, numerous job opportunities, the sterling reputation of its public schools and outdoor spots like Overpeck County Park and Teaneck Creek Conservancy as reasons why it's such a desirable place to live.  Teaneck's historic past was also spotlighted, w…

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by Sam Barron
Glen Burnie, MD
Schools
Parents Leery Of Long Gun-Wielding Man Looming At Anne Arundel County Bus Stops Parents Leery Of Long Gun-Wielding Man Looming At Anne Arundel County Bus Stops
Parents Leery Of Long Gun-Wielding Man Looming At Anne Arundel County Bus Stops The Anne Arundel County Police Department has received multiple complaints about a man donning an long gun near school bus stops, causing alarm for some parents and members of the community. Police say that an armed person has been walking on public property near and bast school bus stops, occasionally stopping to talk to children. In photos shared online, the suspicious man can be seen wearing all black and holding the gun pointed to the ground with a red hat. There have been reports that he is protesting Gov. West Moore's gun laws. Officers have made contact with the man, who is legally…

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by Zak Failla
Cambridge, MA
Lifestyle
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.  Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts.   Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories.  The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston 'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston
'Well-Loved' Norwood Teenager, 13, Fatally Shot In Broad Daylight In Boston Police have identified the victim of a shooting that took place in broad daylight in Boston as 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence, of Norwood.  Tyler was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of Fremont and Babson Streets in Mattapan around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, Boston Police report. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  "We do believe it was targeted. We don't believe it was a random act of violence, but we really don't know for sure yet," Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said, according to WCVB. "It's just a tragic loss for the city to have a teenage boy lost lik…

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by David Cifarelli
Bronxville, NY
Schools
Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Bronxville Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Bronxville
Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Bronxville A teacher in Westchester County is facing consequences for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with a student.  The teacher, who works at a school in the Bronxville Union Free School District, was placed on home assignment after the inappropriate communications with a student were discovered, Bronxville Superintendent Roy Montesano confirmed on Thursday, Dec. 22.  Montesano declined to comment further on the matter, and did not release either the name of the teacher or the school involved. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Bowie, MD
Schools
Student Stabbed At Maryland School For Second Time In Two Days Student Stabbed At Maryland School For Second Time In Two Days
Student Stabbed At Maryland School For Second Time In Two Days Authorities are investigating after school officials confirmed that a student was stabbed at Accokeek Academy in Prince George's County on Friday morning. The stabbing was reported at approximately 9 a.m. at the school on Berry Road, when a student suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. PGPD detectives are on scene at Accokeek Academy in Accokeek. At approx 8:45 am, we were notified of an incident involving several students. Prelim: a fight broke outside of the building during which one student stabbed another student. — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) December 16, 2022 The …

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
News
Gun Found At Mervo High School Just Weeks After Student-Athlete Killed In School Shooting Gun Found At Mervo High School Just Weeks After Student-Athlete Killed In School Shooting
Gun Found At Mervo High School Just Weeks After Student-Athlete Killed In School Shooting A gun was found at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, just weeks after a student was fatally shot at the same school, reports WJZ. Student-athlete Jeremiah Brogden was killed after being shot in the parking lot of the school at the end of the first week back to school earlier this year, continues the outlet.  The finding of the gun at Mervo High School makes it the sixth gun recovered at a Baltimore City school this year. To read the full report by WJZ, click here.

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by Annie DeVoe
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
New Rochelle Police Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School New Rochelle Police Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School
New Rochelle Police Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School Police in a Westchester County city are warning children not to touch guns after a weapon was found buried near an elementary school.  Earlier Report - Gun, Loaded Magazine Found Buried At New Rochelle School In a video directed to children released by New Rochelle Police on Thursday, Nov. 3, an officer says that guns should not be approached.  "Guns are dangerous. Guns can hurt you. This is what I want you to do if you find a gun: don't touch it, even if it looks like a toy. Go get an adult and tell them where the gun is," the officer in the video says.  The video com…

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by Ben Crnic
Gettysburg, PA
News
These Are The Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Website Says Four Pennsylvania school districts have been ranked among the 50 best in America. Radnor Township came in at No. 14, Tredyffrin-Easttown is ranked No. 27, North Allegheny came in at No. 39, and placed Lower Merion No. 42, on Niche.com's latest rankings. Those four districts topped the list for 2023 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, released Tuesday, Sept. 27. Here are the top 20 best districts in the state, according to Niche (scroll for a link to the complete list): Radnor Township School District Tredyffrin-Easttown School District North Allegheny School District Lower Merion Schoo…

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by Jillian Pikora