…June. He cites the decision to take on the new role as being prompted by the need to be closer to family. “This year was filled with many unexpected events that gave…
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Cooley Dickinson Health Care receives $555,555 grant to improve regional food insecurity
…Collaborative for Educational Services Hilltown Community Health Center Hilltown Community Development Corporation “We are inspired by what this funding will enable us to do to improve the lives of local…
3 Western Massachusetts teachers win White House award for excellence in science, math teaching
…in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the White House announced Monday. Science teacher John Heffernan and math teacher Karen Schweitzer of the Anne T. Dunphy School in Williamsburg were selected in…
Children of migrant farm workers lose vital education services amid funding freeze
…support they need to succeed at school,” said Alexandra Smith, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which contracts with the nonprofit Collaborative for Educational Services…
Easthampton grads advised, ‘Get up and do something’
…marched in front of the school clad in maroon caps and gowns, with honors students donning golden stoles, as the school band performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” prior to Gravel’s speech….
Berkshire County weeks from having only special education public day school
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire County is just weeks from having a special education public day school. The North Berkshire Academy will launch its special education collaborative program in January, inside…
Powertown in the 21st Century Partnership Begins Work in Turners Falls
…transform Turners Falls High School into a competency-based school where educational experiences are designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and habits essential to success in high school…
Pioneer looks to start newspaper
NORTHFIELD, MA — When Matthew Despres was in high school, writing for his school newspaper was how he discovered his passion for journalism. Now, as an English teacher at Pioneer…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…to bed early.” This year, a growing number of schools are following the “no-homework” trend. Kelly Full Service Community School in Holyoke banned homework after the school’s district extended the…
Sunderland Elementary recognized for non-vehicular school transportation
SUNDERLAND — The state Department of Transportation recently recognized more than 140 partners of the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, which encourages taking non-vehicular modes of transportation to…