Smith School names interim superintendent
NORTHAMPTON, MA — The Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School board of trustees voted 3-1 Wednesday to offer Kevin C. Farr the job of interim superintendent for the coming school ...
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With prospect of more charter schools, rural educators see greater risk
GREENFIELD — Amid a statewide debate over proposals to allow more public charter schools to open, local educators are concerned about the effects that could have on rural districts, although ...
Her heart will always be with the students – Frontier Superintendent Martha Barrett to retire
WHATELY, MA — Inside the Frontier Regional School administration office, a tangible sense of respect and appreciation for longtime Superintendent Martha Barrett emanates from staff ...
Hawlemont School to hold annual celebration Friday
CHARLEMONT, MA — Hawlemont is holding its second annual celebration of the new farm-based curriculum on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school.
Student exhibits, student-guided tours, ...
Local schools to form rural association
DEERFIELD — About 16 western Massachusetts school superintendents and others agreed Monday morning to start a “Massachusetts Association of Rural Schools” to address common issues faced by ...
The Benefits of Formative Assessment in a Time of Accountability
By Doug McNally, MKEA Regional Coordinator, Berkshire Region
As a long time school principal, I am very sensitive to the difficulty school administrators have connecting the dots among the array ...
Sparsity Aid for rural schools? Mohawk mulls rural school assoc.
BUCKLAND, MA - Leaders of school districts with fewer than 1,000 students, or which serve towns with fewer than 10 students per square mile, have been invited to the Mohawk Trail Regional School ...
CES Profile – After School Programs, Learning Inspired by Fun
Asked about his favorite recipe from the Cooking Club at Greenfield High School's Green Room After School Program, Ben, a quiet, reflective eighth grader, thought carefully about his choices. ...
Granby taps 2nd choice for top spot with schools
GRANBY, MA - The School Committee voted Thursday night to offer the superintendent's position to Sheryl Stanton after contract negotiations broke down with its first choice for the job. ...
Granby offers superintendent’s job to Agawam High School Principal Steven Lemanski
GRANBY, MA — The School Committee voted 4-1 Thursday night to offer the job of superintendent to Agawam High School Principal Steven Lemanski. The school board still must negotiate a contract ...
My Turn: Our educational landscape: Charter schools’ negative impact in area
We are following closely the discussion about potential changes to the cap on charter schools. There is much room for debate about the value, impact, funding and accountability of charter ...
Alternative high schools emphasize learning over time in class
William (Bill) Diehl, in addition to serving as the Collaborative for Educational Services executive director, also serves as the chair of the Diploma Plus board. Bill recently sat down with ...