More than 50 Massachusetts schools are participating in a new program that brings counselors in to help children deal with the stress and trauma of living in families struggling with drug addiction.

Reporter Bianca Vazquez Toness discussed a series she published last week about teaching computer science in Massachusetts schools. She also discussed the departure of Boston's education chief.

Rahn Dorsey Steps Down From City Hall Education Job

Callie Crossley speaks with local musician Jonathan Mande about his educational program, "Drums and Wellness," which teaches children life skills through drumming.

To learn math and computational thinking, first-graders program small robots in Hingham.

The importance of a legible and consistent signature was brought into sharp relief in the aftermath of the midterm elections. But many schools are cutting back on teaching cursive writing.

Burlington High School teaches students to create technology, not just use it.

The state's previous social studies standards listed three causes for the Civil War: sectionalism, states' rights and slavery, in that order.

Competition is stiff to get into Boston's elite exam schools, like Boston Latin, Boston Latin Academy, and the John D. O'Bryant. Middle school students must first do well on the Independent School Entrance Exam, or ISEE.

Boston's mayor sees $1 billion building plan as an opportunity to consolidate Boston schools.