…by introducing the Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition to audience members. He is the Coalition’s current appointed Chair, and reported to the group that efforts to invite area school committees to…
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Two local school advocates tapped to lead state’s new Small and Rural Schools Committee
…state’s Special Commission on Rural School Districts. “We may have issues in western Mass. that I think are shared across western Mass., but it may be that in central Mass….
Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…from the state capital.” The Rural Schools Commission was created by the Student Opportunity Act to investigate “robust long-term solutions” to issues uniquely impacting schools in rural areas. The state’s…
PraacticalAAC Blog Post by Jeanne Tuthill
…of many, many hours of his time to recreate his customized user. So, he and his family make sure that his device is frequently backed up – just in case!…
Rural School Aid awarded to local districts
…also chairman of the Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition, which lobbied for the new form of school aid to rural towns. “The Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition lood to continued partnering with…
ESE Issues Fiscal Conditions in Rural School Districts Report
…documents the significant enrollment declines that have occurred over the last decade that have made it more expensive for rural districts to provide services. Rural districts employ more teachers and…
US Dept of Education announces webinar “Two Approaches to Improve Student Achievement in Rural High Schools”
…schools, the i3 Program has prioritized research and innovation in rural education. Of concern nationally, rural youth do not perform as well on math and reading achievement tests as their…
Rural Schools Roundtable emphasizes funding difficulties for area’s rural schools
…to accommodate rural schools. She said the formula takes into account schools with between 300 and 600 students, and many of local schools fall below that benchmark. “It’s feels like…
Distance Learning infrastructure project funded by USDA Rural Development
…safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment facilities to rural communities. Since 2009, USDA Rural Development (@USDARD) has helped bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million rural residents and…
Commission wants $60M for rural school districts
…that will result in the closing of two or more schools.School choice ■ Cap school choice for rural districts. DESE should measure the impact of school choice, vocational schools and…