Part of the restrictions Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker imposed on the state on Sunday evening was a statewide closure of all schools in the Bay State. The Governor said that…
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Schools pivot to remote learning – Educators try to provide ‘normalcy in this abnormal time’ amid school closures
NORTHAMPTON — With Massachusetts schools closed through at least April 7 as part of a state effort to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, school districts are adjusting to…
Some Massachusetts high schools are turning graduation into a drive-thru parade
…this.” Jette shared Milton High School’s graduation plan with a group of high school principals across the Bay State — and the idea took off. Ashland, Needham, Norwood, Dover-Sherborn, Walpole,…
DESE report on Expanded Learning Time Grant available for districts and schools thinking about redesigning school schedules
From the Commissioner’s Weekly Update: A recent report about design and resource allocation in schools and districts participating in the state’s Expanded Learning Time grant initiative might be of interest…
Holyoke voters being asked for $54 million to replace aging middle schools
…the project to the City Council, which would vote on issuing a bond. Voting “no” would mean the city would decline the state money and wouldn’t build the new schools….
Local schools providing pickup, delivery meal options
After Gov. Charlie Baker’s mandatory closure of all schools in Massachusetts for at least three weeks in response to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the county are coming…
Hampshire COG, Franklin CDC, to offer local foods to schools
As students at Leverett and Erving elementary schools dig into their vegetables this fall, they may be getting a taste of local farms thanks to a new collaboration of the…
Leominster schools take initiative on teaching techniques
…collect data that indicates we are moving in a positive direction,” Superintendent of Schools Jim Jolicoeur said. “We are constantly developing innovative strategies to prepare students for college and career,…
Conference draws 140 educators in discussion of how to manage race, polarizing conversations in schools
On November 17th, 2022 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, the SPIFFY Coalition co-sponsored and co-organized the 9th Annual Safe and Healthy Schools Summit: Supporting Schools in Seeking Racial Healing…
2 finalists tapped for superintendent at Hampshire Regional Schools
WESTHAMPTON — From an original pool of 10 candidates, two candidates for superintendent of Hampshire Regional Schools have been chosen as finalists to replace Dr. Craig Jurgensen, who will retire…