…expand opportunities for students from both campuses,” read the grant proposal submitted in mid-November. Sullivan said that the next step is to set up meetings with school committees and other…
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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…
Trump Chooses Betsy DeVos For Education Secretary
…his secretary of education. DeVos, 58, is a former chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party and helped push a failed 2000 ballot proposal to amend the Michigan state Constitution to…
Governor Baker Grants $5 Million for Regional School Transportation Funding
…in our budget proposal significant increases for education and are pleased to now take this step to support those districts that need it.” “The Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS)…
Governor Baker outlines plans for local aid increases
In next week’s annual budget proposal, Gov. Charlie Baker will call for a $91 million increase in education local aid, and a $40 million boost in unrestricted local aid to…
State Senate OKs rural school aid for county districts
…said Hinds. “This proposal is a direct response to local and regional officials throughout my district, who confront those difficulties. If we do not do something to help these school…
Orange committee to discuss name and budget for new school on Thursday
…up to 80% of eligible costs being reimbursed by the Massachusetts School Building Authority – when MSBA authorized the proposal to proceed to the design phase on December 11. However,…
Three Charter Schools in Massachusetts approved
…state to authorize up to 12 new charter schools or expansions per year. The board of Elementary and Secondary Education met in Malden Monday to vote on the proposal. The…
Tackling Controversial Issues: Pioneer Valley Regional School Students perform “Rent” this weekend
…seeing it. Swayed by the students’ thoughtful presentation, and willing to explore the proposal further, Miller asked them to survey the faculty. Holesovsky, Lewis and Sweeney presented the idea to…
Northampton School officials approve elementary school revamp
…coming fiscal year amounts to $28,838,966. The overhaul addresses what many are calling “our high needs future.” The proposal came, Provost said, because the high needs population jumped 49 percent…