…future session dates will be set by the group members, and the facilitator will be working with the group to accomodate members’ schedules. If you have missed the first meeting,…
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Smith Academy principal leaving for bigger school
…new position fits with his long-term goals. “I’d like to work in a larger district and eventually one day look to a central office position,” he said. In fact, last…
Massachusetts receives $4 million Gates Foundation grant
…“Elevate Preparation: Impact Children,” a program to enhance first-year teachers’ performance to the equivalent of third-year teachers by 2022. Through the program, the department will work with the state’s 71…
In Historic Win, Nationally Recognized Teacher Jahana Hayes Elected to U.S. House
…primaries—Hayes put education at the forefront of her campaign. Her platform called for more resources, support, and training for teachers, as well as increasing career-readiness training for students and making…
HEC Academy students support Monte’s March
…for the Food Bank of Western MA. Monte shared his experiences in India and with Mother Theresa, and how this campaign moved from a rather small campout outside a supermarket…
My Turn: Our educational landscape: Charter schools’ negative impact in area
…schools, and we applaud the work of Senate President Stanley Rosenberg and our local legislative delegation in carefully considering options and impacts. However, there is one key issue that is…
Amherst Mobile Market begins third year on June 7th
…6 pm, and East Hadley Road Valley Bike Station on Saturdays from 11 am – 2 pm. Boxed share delivery is available to residents of Olympia Oaks and Butternut Farms…
Pioneer to begin $400,000 computer replacement
NORTHFIELD – Work will begin this summer on a $400,000 computer equipment upgrade plan at the Pioneer Valley Regional School District’s five schools. The district will borrow the money for…
Charter school debate looms over raising state caps
…a year reviewing how the finances of charter school funding work because they were interested in how it affects the local Northampton district. Riddle retired from being principal of the…
Becoming money smart: At Fort River Elementary in Amherst, 5th-graders learn about finances by working and paying rent through mock program
…debts,” Severance said. “It’s really hard to work their way out of it. I try to teach some awareness.” To his point, research shows that as little as 7 percent…