…At Frontier Regional High School, each year’s routine is familiar, but not always the same. This year, students will have a better opportunity for technological immersion. The doors to the…
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Poverty, segregation persist in U.S. schools, report says
…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…
Area schools turn to Google’s online software solutions
NORTHAMPTON, MA— Standing before a roomful of 10- and 11-year-olds, technology specialist Andrea Marks pointed to what she calls the “waffle” at the corner of a large computer screen in…
Local educators celebrate Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards
…them be lifelong learners and savvy users and creators of technology.” This year’s winners in Franklin and Hampshire Counties are Amherst-Pelham regional School District – Timothy Austin, Meg Gallagher, Rebecca…
From “flat Earth” to climate change denial, kids are deluged with fake science. Now teachers are fighting back
…identify misleading information? I know you guys know conspiracy theories. You guys watch enough YouTube to know what that stuff is.” Lau told CBSN Originals that the rise of pseudoscience…
Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…Opportunity Act process,” Hinds said. “The work of this commission is crucial to ensure all students in the state receive a quality education, no matter their ZIP code or distance…
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…
Strong Foundations for Young Children
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William Diehl: Offers details on STEM high school internships
Thank you for the article Jan. 17 announcing an innovative and exciting program to provide paid internship opportunities for high school students in Hampshire and Franklin counties (“Grant to boost…
Classrooms: Teachers to be honored with excellence awards
Teachers from public schools in Hampshire and Franklin counties chosen for this year’s Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards will be honored April 26 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke….