Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Lynn
Salem High School Graduates 250 Students, Posts 95% Completion Rate
Salem High School celebrated its largest graduating class Friday, with 250 students earning diplomas and a 95 percent completion rate. The class set records in college applications, Advanced Placement enrollment, and state championships.
New Liberty Sophomore Advances to State Science Fair
New Liberty sophomore Jailyn Serrano qualified for the Massachusetts State Science Fair after studying how temperature affects medicinal production in fungi, becoming the fifth student from her school to reach the competition in three years.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
KIPP Academy Lynn Hosts State Superintendent Fellows Program
KIPP Academy Lynn welcomed superintendents-in-training from the state's Influence 100 program, marking the first charter school to host the fellowship.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026