A high school yearbook is a keepsake. Like an Instagram filter, it’s meant to bathe recent memories in the warm, soft-focus glow of nostalgia. As an object, it evokes affection…
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Tackling Controversial Issues: Pioneer Valley Regional School Students perform “Rent” this weekend
…other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life …” — Jonathon Larson, composer/lyricist/book writer of “Rent” A year ago, Pioneer Valley Regional School student…
Some Massachusetts high schools are turning graduation into a drive-thru parade
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, some high school seniors across Massachusetts will be able to line up to receive their diplomas, ceremoniously turn their tassels, and toss their caps — at…
Sustainability on menu: HEC Academy in Northampton recognized for garden, other ‘green’ efforts
…the school’s special education coordinator. “Basically it’s a small, therapeutic, special education high school,” Stamm said. “A lot of the kids have had trauma from past schools, and they land…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…staff who teach the programs as well as other costs for supplies and transportation. Greenfield already has after-school programs at Newton Elementary School, Greenfield Middle School and the Math and…
State Environmental Officials Announce Student and School Recipients of Green Team Awards: MassDEP Recognizes HEC Academy and others
…efficiency in their schools and communities, and Reducing their carbon footprint at school and at home. These activities incorporated classroom disciplines from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),…
State Legislators and School District Superintendents Gather to Discuss School Funding
…of Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools; Michael Buoniconti, Superintendent of Mohawk Trail Regional School District; and John Provost, Superintendent, Northampton Public School; introduced critical topics, and provided research for small group…
In Historic Win, Nationally Recognized Teacher Jahana Hayes Elected to U.S. House
Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, has won her race for a U.S. House seat, representing Connecticut’s 5th district. A former high school history teacher and current…
The election challenge: A race to the White House with this many turns has teachers scrambling
Social studies teacher Scott Mahar had the perfect election-related lesson plan sketched out for his high school students — a scavenger hunt in which they would match an issue with…
Editorial: Sparsity aid concept would greatly benefit rural schools
A provision to study how rural schools might get more state aid has been included in the Senate budget that was adopted last month. That’s good news for Franklin County’s…