…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…
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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…
Tobacco Free Community Partnership
…tobacco, prevent youth from starting, and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. Home E Search query for: blog blog 2020 03 16 schools closed in massachusetts until at least april…
Empowering Educators: Integrating the New Massachusetts Frameworks Into Health Education
…to be LGBTQ+ inclusive, medically accurate and developmentally- and age-appropriate. On June 27, SPIFFY sponsored a training for health educators on the new Massachusetts Health Education Curriculum Frameworks. The training…
Children of migrant farm workers lose vital education services amid funding freeze
…seasonal and agricultural workers, or are US citizens. The Migrant Education Program, which has operated in Massachusetts since 1966, ensures children like Ery don’t fall behind academically as they transfer…