…go to work. “If last year … mental health in schools, the rhythm in schools, looked so different than it does now, what does that invite us to consider?” Harding asked….
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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….
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…
New Easthampton superintendent to shine spotlight on academics, consolidated school in design
…LeClair said that the math, reading, music, and arts programs are strong and that there are many students and parents in the community that take pride in their schools. A…
Local schools providing pickup, delivery meal options
After Gov. Charlie Baker’s mandatory closure of all schools in Massachusetts for at least three weeks in response to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the county are coming…
Editorial: Sparsity aid concept would greatly benefit rural schools
A provision to study how rural schools might get more state aid has been included in the Senate budget that was adopted last month. That’s good news for Franklin County’s…
Five Franklin county schools earn ‘Green Team’ awards
Five Franklin County schools were recognized by the state for their outstanding work in an environmental education program. Greenfield High School, Federal Street School, Math and Science Academy, Bernardston Elementary…
As details emerge, here’s what Trump’s plan to abolish DOE could mean for Mass. schools
…another thing. In response to McMahon’s confirmation, Gov. Maura Healey said that dismantling the DOE would mean that Massachusetts schools would lose $2 billion in federal funding for schools. Healey…
Hampshire COG, Franklin CDC, to offer local foods to schools
As students at Leverett and Erving elementary schools dig into their vegetables this fall, they may be getting a taste of local farms thanks to a new collaboration of the…
Local schools to form rural association
…Creation of “sparsity aid” for rural school districts, which have higher per-pupil costs than schools with more students. Wisconsin, for instance, is giving struggling rural schools sparsity aid of $300…