…less per child than the least-poor districts, while districts serving the largest numbers of minority students get about $2,000 less than those serving the fewest students of color, according the…
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Preschool playground at Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst officially opens
…rocks to play with, school officials said. Crocker Farm’s about 70 preschool students are divided into classes of 15. About half of those students are those with special needs, while…
Mahar, Orange, Petersham school committees OK online assignment ‘Blizzard Bags’
…implemented in a handful of Massachusetts school systems to help students avoid the learning obstacle often caused by school days postponed due to snow. The e-learning plans, known as Blizzard…
Bill S.261 would support literacy intervention programs in Massachusetts
…in the first grade and to address the needs of those students before they fall too far behind other students. Kelly L. McDermott, the reading recovery teacher leader for Boston…
Feds Approve Release Of $611 Mil For Massachusetts Schools
…the needs of students disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday morning announced that Massachusetts was among six states to secure state plan approval and…
Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County
…with students. As that team grew, we all had the same philosophy and fundamental knowledge of teaching. We had high expectations for ourselves. We worked as a team and we…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference: Bridging, Belonging & Civic Engagement
…students to attend for free. If you are able, please make a donation so we can keep this event free for students and low-cost for you! $35 will cover the…
Local 21st Century Learning Centers approved for funding for this coming school year
…for students, after school and during the summer months. These programs are managed by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton and are hosted by local schools in four…
Obama Education Rules Are Swept Aside by Congress
…progress of at-risk groups, like disabled students, nonwhite students and those learning English. But fewer consequences are now tied to low test scores and more emphasis is placed on holding…
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
…with peers and adults, and participate in recreational activities, including sports and outdoor programs. The program will draw on students’ interests and needs. The William E. Norris Elementary School after…