The reading debate brewing on Beacon Hill
❤️ Donate Friday, October 31, 2025 👻 Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Good Morning Boston, It's Halloween! The weather may not compare to last year , but the skies should stay clear for trick-or-treating. Just bundle up, and remember to drive safe . Now, while you wait for Boston University's annual pumpkin drop to begin, let's get to the news: Hitting the books: Often, when Beacon Hill lawmakers pass something unanimously, it indicates there's little pushback against the legislation. But not this week. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House passed a sweeping early literacy reform bill by a vote of 155-0, despite opposition from the state's largest teacher's union. As the legislation moves to the Senate, here's what to know about the debate: The backdrop: Beacon Hill leaders said the bill is needed to combat " troubling trends " in reading. While a report earlier this year found that Massachusetts schoolchildren lead ...