…our schools have long been engaged in multiple initiatives, including appropriate building security, collaboration with local law enforcement, and educator training in how to respond to threats to school safety….
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Governor Baker Grants $5 Million for Regional School Transportation Funding
…systems throughout the Commonwealth. The Baker-Polito administration made the appropriation through a supplemental allotment to the RTR Fund for Fiscal Year 2015. “Our communities depend on local aid for transportation…
Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent Program Transitions to Collaborative for Educational Services
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded the statewide Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) Program contract to Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), effective July 1,…
What’s next for Heath school kids? Community talks planned
…the possible school closure, and how can the community shape its future? The Heath Education Task Force and the Heath School Local Education Council will be hosting four community conversations,…
Area lawmakers active in crafting landmark education bill
…Act, which was introduced in part by state Rep. Aaron Vega, D-Holyoke. And several local lawmakers were successful in getting amendments adopted as part of the larger bill. “It’s very…
Holyoke, Amherst schools get grants to diversify teaching staffs
Two local school districts are receiving part of $1.8 million in state and federal money to support enhancing the diversity of their classroom teachers through both recruitment and retention. Holyoke…
State Senate OKs rural school aid for county districts
…said Hinds. “This proposal is a direct response to local and regional officials throughout my district, who confront those difficulties. If we do not do something to help these school…
Massachusetts DESE Responds to USED Request for Certification
…release from the U.S. Education Department. We understand that local education agencies also received the certification message. Today, Massachusetts sent this letter to the U.S. Education Department in response. It…
400 Attend Annual DYS Art Showcase
…works of art were on display and available for purchase with proceeds supporting local youth artists. Additionally, 15 youth presented original performances including singing, spoken word poetry, drumming, dancing, and…
Alison Noyes
…fieldwork in east and central Africa. She has worked on acurriculum to engage students using theater arts techniques, and developed projects incorporating local and site-based history resources into teachers’ classrooms….