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Holliston’s Jackson named Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year
…Committee and culminating in his current role of President of M.A.S.S. speaks to his commitment to serving students from across the Commonwealth. This is a well-deserved honor.” Jackson said he…
Staff shortages ‘adding a layer of stress’ at area school districts
…keep their schools afloat. “We have principals who are mopping floors and cleaning toilets,” Kinsella said. The local reality is far from unique, as districts across the nation face staffing…
U.S. education policy: Federal overreach or reaching for the wrong things?
…education policy. As a result, the powerful influence of nationally funded assessments and the Common Core State Standards may be reduced. However, the devolution of decision-making power to local or…
MassPack Beverage Alcohol Trainings Available Nov 17 and 24
…identification Recognizing fake and altered IDs Handling intoxicated customers Preventing underage sales and second party sales to underage persons Compliance with local and state laws and regulations Protection from alcohol…
Pathways to Independence Program (PIP) Hosts Visitors May 15
…Amherst Regional High School will host local dignitaries, community vocational partners and district administrators on May 15. The visit will provide guests the opportunity to learn about PIP, tour the…
State politicians battle Tech culinary students in good-natured food fight
…of local cheese he’d just finished grating. This particular legislative delegation had come to the school Friday afternoon to step off of Beacon Hill and into the kitchen for a…
Youth Policy and Advocacy Summit 2025
The SPIFFY Coalition and the Communities That Care Coalition co-organized a “Youth Policy and Advocacy Skills Summit” on June 14th, from 10AM-3PM at the Smith College Conference Center. The Summit…
Ed Tech & Ice Cream: The Beginning
…us. We have a tradition that after we spend two days delivering the face-to-face training for ISTE Certification (or lead any professional development together), we find a local ice cream…
SPIFFY and QHSUA Present to Ware Select Board
…Alliance, Sawyer Blake, presented on local alcohol policy best practices to Ware’s Select Board. This 20-minute presentation is part of a roadshow initiative to inform different municipal policymakers about ways…