MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

May 31 2026WEATHER

Stormy skies ahead for Massachusetts as rain settles in

Massachusetts residents should prepare for a week of shifting weather patterns. After a weekend of steady rain, a brief dry spell on Sunday will give way to more showers by Sunday night. Meteorologists expect rain to linger on and off through most of next week, with Monday shaping up as the rainiest

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May 28 2026WEATHER

A quick guide to Massachusetts weather this week

Massachusetts is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next few days. A cold front will sweep in Wednesday night, bringing rain and cooler air. The heaviest showers may hit Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk Counties, plus Cape Cod and the Islands. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 50s overn

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May 25 2026OPINION

Protecting Farmland with Horse Power

Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding

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May 17 2026WEATHER

A warm wave heads to Massachusetts after a calm weekend

Massachusetts looks set for a weather flip after a calm weekend. The state enjoyed two sunny days with light winds and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Boston reached 78 on Saturday, while cities like Worcester and Springfield stayed slightly warmer. The Berkshires and Cape Cod stayed cooler bec

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May 14 2026WEATHER

What the Next Few Days Will Bring to Massachusetts Weather

Massachusetts will see a shift in weather over the next couple of days. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to pass through before making way for sunshine by the weekend. Tuesday night will stay cool with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s. A storm system from the west is on track to reach the

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May 11 2026WEATHER

Weather Update: Rain Arrives Mid‑Week in Massachusetts

Massachusetts will start the week dry, but rain clouds are set to arrive halfway through. Sunday’s afternoon temperatures climb into the 70s, dropping to the mid‑40s overnight. Showers may begin around 4 p. m. and persist for the rest of Sunday. Monday begins with mostly cloudy skies that clear as

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May 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Helping hands for Braille learning

Teachers often struggle to help blind students because Braille experts are hard to find. A new Android app changes that by turning phones into instant Braille translators. It reads raised dots on paper or screen and turns them into Spanish words, and does the reverse too. Behind the scenes, two smar

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

A simple guide to Massachusetts weather this week

Massachusetts is in for a mix of sunshine and changing temperatures this week. While most areas will start bright and clear, the western part of the state will feel noticeably warmer than the east. Sunday kicks things off with clouds fading and temperatures climbing to the low 60s in the west, while

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Apr 19 2026WEATHER

Cool Day Ahead: Weather Forecast for the Week

Massachusetts will start the week with chillier temperatures, with highs ranging from the 40s to low 50s. The National Weather Service says sunshine will dominate most days, though clouds may creep in at times. On Sunday evening, rain should cease between 7 and 8 p. m. , leaving overnight lows in t

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Teachers' Social Media Habits and Work Performance: What Really Affects Their Success?

Teachers' daily interactions with students and parents play a big role in how well they do their jobs. But their Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok habits can also make a difference. A study looked at 1, 840 teachers from primary and secondary schools to see how these factors connect. Most were around 4

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