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Bill S.261 would support literacy intervention programs in Massachusetts
…Public Schools, said the bill would “reduce unnecessary special education referrals.” “We’re at 19.6 percent of BPS students needing special education, that’s one fifth,” she said. “Serious thought needs to…
Lani Blechman
Lani Blechman is a School Librarian at Fort River Elementary School and has over 5 years of preK-12 school library experience in public, private, and charter schools. For more than…
Governor Baker outlines plans for local aid increases
…proposed increase in unrestricted aid, which pays for non-education local services such as public safety, matches the 3.9 percent rate of growth projected for state tax revenues. The $91 million…
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CES Offices Closed December 2, 2025 Due to inclement weather, CES offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025. *HEC Academy follows Northampton Public Schools protocols around weather delays…
What’s next for Heath school kids? Community talks planned
HEATH — If the 22-year-old Heath Elementary School closes next fall, what do residents see as the best options for their children’s public education? How does the community feel about…
Baker-Polito Administration Signs Criminal Justice Reform Laws, Proposes Additional Reforms
…adjustments to several mandatory minimum sentences, increases the potential fine for corporate manslaughter, repeals certain drug sentencing floors and clarifies that juvenile arrests are not part of public police logs….
New principals named locally
…at Marcella Kelly school in Holyoke, which has grades pre-kindergarten, K-4, and grade 8. On July 9, Anthony Soto, Superintendent/Receiver at Holyoke Public Schools announced that Aaron Morris is the…
Jamie Lewinski, M. Ed.
Jamie Lynn Lewinski is an Instructional Team Leader, District ELE Coordinator, and ESL teacher for Granby Public Schools. She earned both her undergraduate and M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts…
Arlene Spooner
Arlene Spooner, PT, has worked for over 30 years in Early Intervention as a physical therapist. She has also provided PT services in public schools, and in outpatient pediatrics in…