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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…
El Salvadoran immigrants will still be welcome in Amherst schools if Temporary Protected Status ends, officials say
AMHERST — In keeping with its tradition of being a sanctuary and a welcoming community, school officials this week told parents the district will continue to teach and serve El…
Mass. Schools Get More Money In The Latest Budget. A Lot More Is Likely On The Way
At first glance, the state’s much delayed fiscal 2020 budget — more appropriately a $43.1 billion spending blueprint for the next 12 months — appears to have been a win…
Turners Falls Schools to see all new administrators
MONTAGUE — Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School have all new administrators this year, whose goals include making themselves more accessible to students and giving students a…
The vocational surge: Smith Voc, South Hadley schools experiencing increased demand
Carlos Rivera knew several years ago as a middle school student that he wanted to attend Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. At the time, Rivera said he didn’t like…
South Hadley names Bonneville interim schools chief
SOUTH HADLEY — Former high school principal Diana Bonneville will serve as interim superintendent throughout the remainder of the school year as the district navigates an abrupt leadership change and…
Obama Education Rules Are Swept Aside by Congress
…alike celebrated the supposed end of what they saw as an era of federal overreach into local schools. The measure, known as ESSA, took a more collaborative approach than its…
Area schools turn to Google’s online software solutions
NORTHAMPTON, MA— Standing before a roomful of 10- and 11-year-olds, technology specialist Andrea Marks pointed to what she calls the “waffle” at the corner of a large computer screen in…
Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – December and January winners announced
…helped them engage in the classroom but strengthen their sometimes fragile confidence and self esteem issues. Through the years we have held events to showcase these science projects that the…