YOUTH

The study found that in Massachusetts, about 17% of kids who were eligible for child care support under federal definitions actually received assistance in 2020.

The conference will include workshops on wellness, dancing, jewelry making and a tour of Holyoke's murals on city buildings.

The high school robotics teams are putting their engineering skills to the test in competing matches at the New England FIRST District Robotics Championship through Saturday.

The 60-member Council aims to advise Gov. Maura Healey and her administration on critical issues impacting the state.

A longstanding agreement enabling five youth summer camps across the state to operate as 4-H summer camps for youths has not been renewed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This year, each will operate independently.

Northampton writer Nicholas Day is author of "The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the birth of a Global Celebrity."

In a 2021 survey of Massachusetts high school students, a third reported feeling sad or hopeless for two or more weeks in a row and almost 15% said they had seriously considered suicide in the past year.

We speak with mayoral hopeful Justin Hurst about his bid for the seat and his plans for Springfield, and hear about the Youth Performance Festival's collaboration with Make It Springfield.

The Media Lab is interviewing western Massachusetts authors of books for young readers. Next up: Kaliis Smith, co-author of "Sir Morien: The Legend of a Knight of the Round Table."

Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeff Riley will respond to the Holyoke School Committee's petition to end receivership in early 2024.