…districts that are interested in shared services or regionalization, among other provisions. Leading the charge was the Gateway Regional School District, which brought its superintendent, several staff members, high schoolers…
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Breaking the school-to-prison pipeline for young offenders one class at a time
…in a new light. As reported by Hari Sreenivasan of PBS, “Just one third (of states) mandate that these kids meet the same standards as their public school counterparts. Massachusetts…
Woody Clift, Ph.D.
Woody Clift has over twenty years’ experience in collaborating with stakeholders across disciplines towards improving educational, social, emotional, and life outcomes for youth placed at risk. Early in his career,…
On early ed, let’s not lose ground
…become strong readers and increase high school graduation rates. Additional resources will support these statewide goals, particularly in lower income communities in which school budgets are more dependent on state…
Mount Tom Academy alternative learning explored in Gazette article
The Mount Tom Academy, offering an alternative route to graduation for high school students, and run by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), was recently the focus of an in-depth…
Smith School names interim superintendent
…year. Farr, a longtime technical school educator, was one of two finalists interviewed by the trustees. Also a candidate was James M. Laverty, former superintendent of Franklin County Regional Vocational…
Kristen Hamilton M. Ed.
…Smith Middle School in South Hadley for 12 years. She is certified in Grades 5-12 and has taught in a number of those grades. She is an avid reader in…
Amherst-Pelham school district names Morris superintendent
AMHERST — Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools now has a permanent superintendent, though he’s by no means new. In a unanimous vote, the Union 26 and Regional school committees Tuesday evening appointed…
Pioneer graduates 40 in ceremony at Northfield Drive-In
…pep-rallies, sweaty marching band parades and karaoke in AP calculus,” Potee said. “We are a class of musicians, of athletes, dancers, gym rats, activists, video gamers, scholars, artists and friends.”…
Superintendents join to express sorrow and outrage
…Interim Superintendent, Mohawk Trail/Hawlemont Regional Schools, Shelburne Falls, MA Jonathan Scagel, Superintendent, Pioneer Valley Regional Schools, Northfield, MA Tari Thomas, Superintendent, R.C. Mahar Regional Schools/Orange Public Schools, Orange, MA Elizabeth…