…the PARCC assessments on the following dates: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, Fitchburg State University, Hammond Hall, 3:00-6:00 p.m. (following the regular Board meeting) Monday, May 18, 2015, Bunker Hill Community…
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‘Homework gap’ shows millions of students lack home internet
…alike. In what has become known as the homework gap, an estimated 17% of U.S. students do not have access to computers at home and 18% do not have home…
Mohawk aims to move sixth grade in 2019
…School Committee members could explain the plan, answer questions, and get feedback from townspeople and families about the school system’s future. The next one takes place Thursday, Jan. 18, at…
Kristen Smidy named Gateway Regional School District superintendent
…earlier taught middle school history in Springfield. She would replace Superintendent David Hopson, 65, who is retiring at the end of the school year after 18 years in the position….
Registration cap lifted for ESE’s Building Aligned Curriculum Training
…an opportunity for districts to better align existing curriculum to the state curriculum frameworks by implementing new curriculum units. The training, on June 17 and 18 in Westford, will prepare…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…will begin in early July. The recommendations will be used to guide the state turnaround effort. The first draft of recommendations from the 18-member local group focuses on 10 points:…
Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group creates connections through fun
…is perfect.” For 18-year-old Abbey Buedinger of Vernon, Vt., assisting the Special Olympics athletes will likely be the start of a career. Buedinger plans to work with special needs children….
Holyoke, Amherst schools get grants to diversify teaching staffs
…their schools.” “This is a great opportunity to attempt to diversify the workforce,” said Kelly Curran, management of recruitment for the Holyoke schools, whose student population is more than 80%…
Tem Blessed
…parents, Tem has worked for over 18 years empowering youth. He is a graduate of UMass Amherst. His music and message are about social justice and sustainability and are designed to…
Two local school advocates tapped to lead state’s new Small and Rural Schools Committee
…hold its first meeting on May 2, which will allow its members to draft a mission statement and prepare for MASC’s annual Day on the Hill advocacy event at the…