…also chairman of the Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition, which lobbied for the new form of school aid to rural towns. “The Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition lood to continued partnering with…
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Report: High demand but high cost for voc-tech programs
…than a traditional high school education each year, good CVTE programs can boost college attendance and career earning power. The 28 regional vocational schools and nine in-district vocational schools in…
A ‘new approach’ to teaching computer science: Get rid of the computer
…Massachusetts and Worcester County schools that will offer the curriculum this fall join a handful of schools around the state that began offering it two years ago. The high schools…
Powertown in the 21st Century Partnership Begins Work in Turners Falls
…Schools and Colleges is an independent, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization which connects and serves over 2,000 public and independent schools, technical and career institutions, colleges, and universities in New England….
Commission wants $60M for rural school districts
…and more,” Hinds said in the meeting, held by videoconference. The commission includes members of the Legislature as well as representatives from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, the Massachusetts…
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…
“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…
Barbara Cheney Appointed Fellow for Summit Learning
…been so successful, that this Spring Cheney was named a Summit Learning Fellow. Summit Learning is a national network of public schools. The program itself operates 11 public schools (The…
Northampton Public Schools receive FRESH grant
The Northampton Public School District was one of 17 recipients of a Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) grant. Awards which total $300,000 to Expand Nutrition Learning Opportunities…
Holyoke voters being asked for $54 million to replace aging middle schools
…on Nov. 5 approve building two 550-student middle schools. The project would receive up to $75.8 million in funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, but residents would have to…