NORTHFIELD — In the Pioneer Valley Regional School library and on the trails behind the building, Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler got a lesson in rural education. Tutwiler, along…
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Urban legislators don’t get the struggle to fund large, rural bus routes
…costs exceed $1 million annually. Last year, when the reimbursement was 73 percent, Frontier Regional School lost $73,258 in transportation costs, Pioneer Valley Regional School lost $221,246, Mahar Regional School…
New supt. of Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont districts hopes to be strong advocate for rural education
…public and rural education. “I’ve always said your ZIP code should not influence the quality of education you receive,” she said. “Rural schools need that strong advocacy — they’re at…
Joy and Justice in Education
…inclusive schools and districts that aim to serve and support all people. Home E Search query for: blog blog tag rural school aid bill ( Page 4 ) Joy and…
Education Dept. Reverses Plan to Cut Rural School Funding
…bipartisan letter urging Ms. DeVos to abandon the new methodology. The senators said the decision was abrupt and would “force many rural school districts to forgo essential activities and services.”…
State’s new rural policy commission meets in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA — A newly formed state Rural Policy Commission set to work Friday at an organizational meeting that sets to make its top priority the 167 rural communities of…
Rural schools seek grant for shared services
BUCKLAND — A common problem for small, rural school districts is that professional services may be needed for a fraction of the time that bigger school systems require.This means small…
With prospect of more charter schools, rural educators see greater risk
…charter school leaders say those concerns are overblown. Charter school proponents, who include some top state officials and business-backed interest groups, want to see 12 new or expanded charter schools…
Driving Through Mud: How Rural Mass. Schools Are Coping With Rising Transportation Costs
It’s hard for rural schools in Massachusetts to get kids to and from class every day — especially now, in muddy season, when the snow has melted and the rain…
After School Programs
…school. Our programs take place throughout Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin Counties. Home E Search query for: blog blog tag rural school aid bill ( Page 4 ) We Believe That…