A provision to study how rural schools might get more state aid has been included in the Senate budget that was adopted this week. That’s good news for Franklin County’s…
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Caps and gowns to make a statement at Turners Falls
…the school committee members present for the vote Tuesday. Turners joins other schools in Franklin County with gender-neutral gowns, including Greenfield, Mohawk, Frontier, Mahar and Franklin County Technical School. Pioneer…
Pioneer Valley residents testify in favor of rural school aid bill
…the Senate counterpart by Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton. Among the Franklin County and Hampshire County representatives testifying Monday were Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts Superintendent Sheryl Stanton, Mohawk…
Giving students a beacon of hope: Learning program finds new routes to graduation for high schoolers
…proud of the results we’re showing,” Fripp said. “ As we look at some of the challenges facing all young people, especially our most vulnerable people in Franklin County, I…
Youth Policy and Advocacy Summit 2025
…day, including the workshops, were facilitated by youth leaders. In total, forty youth, ages 13-19, attended the Summit (twenty youth from Hampshire County and twenty from Franklin County/North Quabbin Region)….
Local educators celebrate Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards
On Wednesday evening, April 29th, Franklin and Hampshire county educational leaders celebrated the thirty-nine local teachers and educators who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching with a Pioneer…
Community Foundation Grants given
…schools, will help the Mohawk Trail, Frontier, Pioneer, Mahar, Gill-Montague and Franklin County Technical school districts, as well as Greenfield schools, develop more “trauma-informed” cultures. An outcome will be to…
Williamstown School Committee Talks Special Education Collaboration
…region — work that dovetails with that of the countywide Berkshire County Education Task Force, which also gave a presentation at Wednesday’s meeting. A collaborative, Malkas said, could save North…
Les Edinson
…principal who has been successful in both urban and rural environments. Recently retired as principal of the Fitchburg Arts Academy in Fitchburg, MA, he has served as a principal in…
William Diehl: Offers details on STEM high school internships
…internships in STEM”). The internships will be in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and involve local employers. The Franklin-Hampshire Regional Employment Board received a two-year grant from the Baker-Polito administration…