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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…
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…
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 ….
Rural schools to push for millions more in state aid
BUCKLAND — Hoping to boost state money to rural school districts by about $9.5 million, educators at the Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition voted unanimously Wednesday to back a proposal for…
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…
Meal options for students during school closure
Schools continue to think outside the box with meal delivery as well as pick up during this extended school closure. Franklin County Technical School, with the help of FM Kuzmeskus…
Belchertown School Chief to Retire
BELCHERTOWN — Belchertown Public Schools Superintendent Karol Coffin plans to retire from the district after this school year, effective June 30. Coffin submitted a letter of intent to retire on…
Franklin Tech to open nursing simulation lab next school year
…school still expects to have the lab available at some point during the next school year. The high-tech nursing lab will expand on Franklin Tech’s existing health technology program, and…