…to work with local community colleges to make entry more accessible for people in recovery. “What can we do that will make an enduring and lasting difference in their lives?”…
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Local School Business Official Earns North American School Finance and Operations Credential
…requirements, including demonstrating eligibilty (through work experience and education), passing a comprehensive two-part exam that tests competancy in accounting and school business management topics, and adhering to the ASBO International…
Students Learn at local horse farm
Thanks to the efforts of a committed special education teacher, Collaborative students have been able to participate in a work and learning program at the Full of Grace Horse Farm…
Federal Humanities Grant Showcases Pioneer Valley’s Role In Technological Innovation
…Site, and many other local partners. “The Springfield Armory; Holyoke’s canal district; and Florence, site of the utopian Northampton Association of Education and Industry; are all hugely important gems of…
Children/Youth/Families
…06 18 first draft of turnaround recommendations from holyoke schools local stakeholders released www masslive com news index ssf 2015 06 first draft of turnaround reco html ( Page 33…
Rural schools seek grant for shared services
BUCKLAND — A common problem for small, rural school districts is that professional services may be needed for a fraction of the time that bigger school systems require.This means small…
US Dept of Education announces webinar “Two Approaches to Improve Student Achievement in Rural High Schools”
…implementation of eight key strategies. Presenters will comment on the following questions, based upon their experiences: What strategies support teachers, administrators, and the community when implementing new, innovative practices in…
ESE votes to endorse practices for safe and supportive learning for LGBTQ students
…Massachusetts. These principles cover current laws and policies, in addition to reflecting best practices for schools as well as districts. The nine principles are: 1. Schools must have policies, and…
More state aid for rural schools this year
…schools and the grant program that provides financial assistance to the state’s most rural schools, several of which are in Franklin County. The Rural School Aid grant program helps school…
New program lets schools compete for increased funding
…public schools to compete for additional state funding. The proposal is backed by mayors and leaders in business and education. They’re asking the state for $75 million so under-performing schools…