…because in some cases they can allow families to use public funding for private schools. Critics say choice plans undermine public education, are often underregulated and can amount to profiteering….
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Health Education Professional Development
…for Educational Services. In this three hour workshop, professionals will learn how to use the MA Health and Physical Education Framework to plan, design, and implement skills-based units and lessons….
Rural School Aid awarded to local districts
…these leaders as we strive to ensure quality education for our rural students.” School districts that qualify for Rural School Aid have fewer than 21 students per square mile in…
Hatfield names three finalists for schools chief
…11 years, Martin McEvoy, principal of the Herberg Middle School in Pittsfield, and William Bazyk, superintendent of schools for the Battenkill Valley Supervisory Union in Arlington, Vermont. Heather Cahill, chairwoman…
Poverty, segregation persist in U.S. schools, report says
…comes from nonfederal sources, according to the Education Department. The resulting imbalance renders “the education available to millions of American public school students profoundly unequal,” the commission said. For instance,…
At state budget hearing at GCC, school officials share unique challenges faced by rural districts
…Sheryl Stanton, superintendent of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts, want to ensure the state understands the challenges schools are facing, and that districts like hers are ready…
Massachusetts to recommend modifying MCAS graduation requirements for Class of 2022
…Riley’s recommendations would change the competency determination requirement in English language arts and mathematics for students graduating next year to reflect missed testing opportunities last spring, when COVID forced schools…
More state aid for rural schools this year
…state support they need,” said Hinds, D-Pittsfield. Hinds, who serves on the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, has worked to build awareness and support for the needs of rural…
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…
Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group creates connections through fun
…connect with other students. Scott started the bowling sessions this year as part of the district’s Special Olympics program, which she also oversees. “I just have a passion for making…