ORANGE — It’s not just rural schools feeling left behind by the 25-year-old formula for state aid, it’s schools with a high number of special education students too. Unfortunately, Orange’s…
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State’s new rural policy commission meets in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA — A newly formed state Rural Policy Commission set to work Friday at an organizational meeting that sets to make its top priority the 167 rural communities of…
In push for gender-neutral language, Easthampton ‘freshmen’ to be called ‘first years’
…and seniors,” the handbook states. There was consensus among School Committee members “that the change to gender neutral language was a simple, sensible way to foster a more inclusive and…
Mohawk Trail Regional School special education teacher earns Excellence in Teaching Award
…“Ms. Schatz is a dedicated educator, committed to providing a safe, fun and engaging community for her students,” said Mohawk Trail Regional School Principal Marisa Mendonsa. “She creates unique learning…
Mohawk to add instruction on Native American history, issues
…push: a new state social studies framework was released last June and the school recently proposed to remove final images of its Native American mascot. “I think this conversation in…
Amherst educator hired to co-lead Mohawk
…begin her new role on Aug. 1, according to Mohawk Trail Regional School District Superintendent Michael Buoniconti. “With the hiring of Principal Mendonsa, Mohawk is introducing a co-principal administrative model,…
Florence middle school teacher named Mohawk Trail’s new assistant principal
BUCKLAND — Come fall, Mohawk Trail Regional School students will see a new face in the classroom and around the halls. Diane Zamer started as Mohawk Trail’s new assistant principal…
Mohawk aims to move sixth grade in 2019
…Colrain Central could become the first sixth-graders to go to Mohawk Trail Regional School in the fall of 2019. Community meetings have recently been held at Mohawk schools, so that…
Rural schools seek grant for shared services
…saving money. The coalition is calling this online platform the “Massachusetts Rural Public Schools Shared Services Center,” and the group will be applying to the state for a grant to…
Education secretary hears about rural school challenges
…and the district’s needs. The conversation then opened up to all in attendance, where state Rep. Susannah Whipps, I-Athol, spoke about how the state’s funding formula can sometimes leave rural…