COLRAIN — Colrain Central School’s reusable bag program and efforts to replenish the local trout population are garnering attention from Project Green Schools, a Plymouth-based organization that seeks to develop…
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Mass. Center for Civic Education promotes engaged citizenship among students
…Education promotes civic learning and engagement in the curriculum of primary schools through higher education, and also throughout the community. Their aim is to help people understand and navigate local,…
CJ Lammers
…topics including tree and forest preservation, small and large landscape conservation, green infrastructure planning, and environmental land use policies and strategies. Her teaching experience spans from graduate schools to pre-schools….
State Senate OKs rural school aid for county districts
…to establish Rural School Aid, adding $1.5 million in aid to rural schools. “Rural schools face significant and unique fiscal challenges due to population decline, density and ability to pay,”…
Massachusetts DESE Responds to USED Request for Certification
…states that Massachusetts has previously certified compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and those certifications remain in effect. Massachusetts is home to the best K-12 schools in…
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…