…as the Vice President of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.), and serves as a member of the M.A.S.S. Executive Committee and Legislative Committee. Since 2018, he has also…
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Breaking the school-to-prison pipeline for young offenders one class at a time
…in a new light. As reported by Hari Sreenivasan of PBS, “Just one third (of states) mandate that these kids meet the same standards as their public school counterparts. Massachusetts…
Why young people are striking Friday: ‘I won’t go to school and act like everything is normal’
NORTHAMPTON — On Friday, many students will skip school for a trip to Boston — but it’s not for fun. The students, along with many adults, will attend the youth-led…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference set to take place on March 29th, 2025
…and over 25 conference sessions spanning topics for elementary, secondary, and early educators as well as administrators and school/district leadership. These sessions are facilitated by young people, educators, school leaders,…
Amherst educator hired to co-lead Mohawk
BUCKLAND, MA — Former Amherst Regional Middle School principal Marisa Mendonsa of Florence has been hired for the newly created co-principal position at the Mohawk Trail Regional School. Mendonsa will…
Greenfield’s Federal Street School teacher plans gardening curriculum for English language learners
…at Federal Street School, and Daiangeliss Mercado, 8, a third-grader there, are among the English-as-a-second-language learners participating in teacher Karen Malley’s gardening project. “Wait until you see the garden,” José…
STEM@Work: a unique paid internship program for high school students
…an intern at the University of Massachusetts and her plans to pursue STEM-related work at Dartmouth. https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/stemwork-a-unique-paid-internship-program-for-high-school-students/ For more information on how to apply for this program visit: www.collaborative.org/programs/school-work/stemwork ….
Governor Baker Grants $5 Million for Regional School Transportation Funding
BOSTON, MA – Governor Charlie Baker announced today a $5 million investment in the Regional School Transportation Reimbursement Fund (RTR Fund) that supports student transportation efforts of 85 regional school…
For Amherst superintendent, building plan must address two schools
AMHERST — While only Fort River Elementary School has been accepted into the eligibility period for the Massachusetts School Building Authority, Amherst school officials are committed to making sure the…
It Was Hard This Year to Keep Politics Out of High School Yearbooks
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…