BOSTON, MA – Massachusetts students will soon be facing a new standardized test after the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to combine elements of the existing MCAS…
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Youth substance abuse prevention programs get state funding
BOSTON (WWLP)–Youth substance use prevention programs across the state will receive grant funding through a state health initiative. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Department…
Massachusetts House restores $17.5 million for kindergarten expansion grants to state budget
…grants passed unanimously, 155-0, despite calls for a future conversation about how kindergarten is funded in the state. “Schools are counting on the money in just a few weeks,” state…
William Diehl, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services, to Retire
…our internal and external work. We have broadened and deepened our commitment to our statewide work with state agencies, with many positive outcomes for some of the state’s children and…
Isolda Ortega-Bustamante named as Development Director at CES
…State and Federal Programs for Holyoke Public Schools, overseeing $17 million dollars in public grant programs, and leading the district in securing a $300,000 state grant to bolster enrichment activities…
Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…According to CES Board Chair, Lisa Minnick, Director Schuman?s leadership has been transformative. Minnick said, “Schuman has also expanded the awareness among state leaders about the critical role the state?s…
Graduating During the Pandemic
…pandemic that resulted in the closure of public and private schools across the state. “Nobody knew what to expect.” The state’s decision to close schools for the remainder of the…
CES Conference Explores How Technology Can Help Students Learn
…around the state. A morning panel discussion explored some of the issues related to virtual schools. Panelists include Luis Rodriguez, Director of Digital Learning for the Department of Elementary and…
Staff shortages throughout K-12 education are taking a toll
…of these intersecting forces. This inability to fill vacant positions has a trickle down effect on all programming and services in our schools. When schools cannot find qualified candidates, it…
With 4-3 vote, Michael Richard chosen as West Springfield superintendent of schools
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – The School Committee has chosen Michael J. Richard as the next superintendent of schools following a months-long search. The two finalists were Richard, the interim superintendent,…