…in STEM fields and be paid for it. Since its inception in 2018, the STEM Paid Internship program has served over 200 students who, collectively, have worked more than 26,000…
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Amherst-Pelham school district devises new funding formula
…for educating students at the middle and high schools beginning July 1, 2018. The latest assessment methodology, which was recommended by the Amherst Selectboard last week, will include a factor…
Gazda named as new Executive Director
…Gazda will join the agency effective July 1, 2021, succeeding William Diehl, who retired from the post in December of 2020 after serving 10 years with the agency. The Board’s…
Empowering Educators: Integrating the New Massachusetts Frameworks Into Health Education
In September of 2023, the state’s first updated health and physical education guidelines in nearly 25 years were approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and are designed…
Schools chief Tari Thomas to retire
…Schools, Ralph C. Mahar Regional School and Petersham consolidated school districts, said she is entering her last year in education, and her retirement will be official in August 2020. “It…
Teaching Disability History: How the Civil War Changed Disability and American Government
…and vastly expanded state and Federal services to aid veterans after. By 1900, the U.S. had paid pensions to nearly a million veterans, justified largely by their disabilities. These changes…
Providers and Parents Talk with MA Early Education Leader at CES
…needs of families. However, he said he was struck by the unique challenges parents face in rural areas, such as isolation, lack of public transportation, fewer service providers and resources….
Sustainability on menu: HEC Academy in Northampton recognized for garden, other ‘green’ efforts
…the school’s special education coordinator. “Basically it’s a small, therapeutic, special education high school,” Stamm said. “A lot of the kids have had trauma from past schools, and they land…
Alcohol Task Force discusses revamping state liquor laws at Northampton city meeting
…Task Force’s meeting–one of six scheduled to be held throughout the state between now and June 13th. The Task Force, whose creation was announced in January by state Treasurer Deb…
Commissioner Announces 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Malden middle school math teacher Jennifer Hedrington receives state’s top educator award
…honored and will represent all of them,” said Senator Jason M. Lewis. “The future and success of the Commonwealth and country depend on our children and education system,” said Senator…