I think we can all agree that despite all we know about behavior and trauma sensitive schools, the behaviors and attitudes about learning seen in today’s classrooms have changed. Since…
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Orange: state shortchanges its SPED funding by $3.5 million
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…
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…
Cameron named superintendent of Belchertown schools
…Belchertown Public Schools. He succeeds Karol Coffin. Cameron has worked in the district for 13 years, having previously served as the assistant principal and principal of Chestnut Hill Community School…
G-M schools have higher enrollment
…district hovered around 1,000 students. This year’s numbers buck larger trends with public school enrollment in the Franklin County region, where schools have seen ongoing concerns as students charter and…
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,…
Special education initiatives at Ware public schools draw praise
…“brainstorming” session with neighboring districts, were praised by the school committee at Wednesday’s meeting. Board Chairman Aaron Sawabi said he hopes the newsletter would become available on the schools’ website….
Sarah Bialek
…their impact in schools and districts. She also provides services in two other areas: Codes of Character, Conduct, and Support and Advisory Plus. Prior to her work at Engaging Schools,…
“Lifelong educator” Steve Zrike chosen to lead Holyoke schools
HOLYOKE, MA (WWLP) – Steve Zrike has been chosen as the new leader for the Holyoke Public Schools. Zrike was announced as the permanent receiver for the district during a…
No more homework? Greenfield elementary schools rethink approach
GREENFIELD, MA — Let’s face it: Back in elementary school, nobody liked the feeling of being on Problem 2 with 36 more to go on that math homework while a…