Massachusetts education officials say the state’s high school graduation rate is up to 86.1 percent, with some of the strongest gains among minority and low-income students. The Department of Elementary…
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Area lawmakers active in crafting landmark education bill
…time so that means western Massachusetts is going to be heard for a long time. Domb herself sponsored a successful amendment that ensures that charter schools are submitting the same…
Staff shortages ‘adding a layer of stress’ at area school districts
…Union 73 school districts, said she is in need of two long-term substitute positions, a special education teacher and a special education paraprofessional, as well as substitutes for teachers, nurses…
Diana Bonneville named Hampshire Regional School District’s new superintendent
WESTHAMPTON — The Hampshire Regional School District’s school committees have selected Diana Bonneville, currently the interim superintendent of South Hadley Public Schools, as the district’s next superintendent. Pending contract negotiations,…
AI in Real Life – A PLC for Educators
…AI tools, building policy, or just trying to make sense of the headlines, this is a space for collaborative inquiry—not one-size-fits-all answers. Topics will be shaped by participant interest, and…
CES Director Accepts National Award For Innovative Leadership
…School, in order to turn around chronic low student achievement scores. Minnick said Schuman has also expanded the awareness among state leaders about the critical role the state’s 27 ESAs…
José Lugo
…state tribes) and individuals for consultation, technical assistance, and curriculum development. His area of focus is Native and Indigenous wellness and educational practices. José’s inclusion and advocacy with indigenous communities…
Greenfield Middle School Principal Gary Tashjian retires
…to do something else,” he said, noting this is not a retirement altogether, just from education. During his years at the school on Federal Street, Tahjian witnessed and was involved…
Experts discuss state of local education at GCC
…to tell us how to act,” Selwyn said. “It is time for us to take back our schools.” Joining the panel of experts, who all presented about specific topics, was…
Dozens of lawmakers asking for education aid increase beyond Baker budget proposal
…representing a 1.6 percent increase over the current year. During a hearing before the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees at Everett High School, municipal and education leaders said…