HOLYOKE — College unaffordability. Increased competition for spots at prestigious local institutions of higher education. The inaccessibility of college. Decreased academic offerings at high schools struggling with budget woes. These…
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New Resource on AI Literacy for Educators
Massachusetts education officials have released statewide guidance urging schools to use the technology thoughtfully, with an emphasis on equity, transparency, academic integrity and human oversight. “AI already surrounds young people….
State Senate OKs rural school aid for county districts
…to establish Rural School Aid, adding $1.5 million in aid to rural schools. “Rural schools face significant and unique fiscal challenges due to population decline, density and ability to pay,”…
Massachusetts DESE Responds to USED Request for Certification
…states that Massachusetts has previously certified compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and those certifications remain in effect. Massachusetts is home to the best K-12 schools in…
Northfield Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School
Northfield Elementary School was one of 325 schools recognized by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School. The award is based on a school’s overall…
Angela Burke Receives Braselman Award
…to the organization and its members through Shared Conversations, planning committees, etc, and of course her efforts as a ISTE Educator to your schools and other ESAs. Said Angela, “My…
Massachusetts Senate passes Breakfast After the Bell legislation
BOSTON (WWLP) – Several schools in the western part of the state already offer what is known as the Breakfast After the Bell program, which makes sure students aren’t hungry…
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
…CES in eleven Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden county schools. The program provides an on-site supportive after school environment where students can focus on their homework and academics, spend time interacting…
Staff shortages ‘adding a layer of stress’ at area school districts
Schools across the region are experiencing staffing shortages with more severity than in past years, creating an additional layer of stress as staff and administrators try fill the gaps. The…
State cuts Mohawk preschool funding
…will have to increase tuition rates and modify the district-funded portion of the early school program at Mohawk elementary schools. Currently, all preschoolers can receive five free mornings per week…