…school opened Wednesday for the 2016-2017 school year for the first time. Last year, the school offered a total of 11 advanced placement courses. According to a news release from…
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In the Age of Trump, Civics Courses Make a Comeback
MAMARONECK, N.Y. — It’s just after 7 on a Thursday morning and Mamaroneck High School is empty — except for about 30 freshmen who are already seated in their classroom,…
Money for vet program proposed in Tech budget
TURNERS FALLS — Adoption of the proposed $11.7 million budget voted by the Franklin County Technical School Committee last week would fund a teacher and $30,000 for start-up equipment and…
Pioneer Valley residents testify in favor of rural school aid bill
…the Senate counterpart by Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton. Among the Franklin County and Hampshire County representatives testifying Monday were Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts Superintendent Sheryl Stanton, Mohawk…
Local educators celebrate Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards
On Wednesday evening, April 29th, Franklin and Hampshire county educational leaders celebrated the thirty-nine local teachers and educators who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching with a Pioneer…
The Amherst Mobile Market finishes first year, planning for the future
…who had attended Planning Committee meetings from the start. Many Hands plans to continue with the market in its second year. The mobile market employed 12 individuals in this first…
School Committee passes transgender student policy
NORTHAMPTON — School Committee here voted on Thursday to approve a policy that expands protections to transgender and gender nonconforming students and employees of Northampton Public Schools. “The policy you…
Orange School Committee Okays Four Blizzard Bags
ORANGE — The Orange Elementary School Committee last night gave the nod to four days’ worth of “Blizzard Bags” this academic year, though Thursday’s snow day was exempt. A Blizzard…
South Hadley school board picks N.H. superintendent for schools chief
SOUTH HADLEY — The School Committee voted unanimously Friday night to offer the superintendent position to Jahmal Mosley, the superintendent of schools in Nashua, New Hampshire, pending successful contract negotiations….
The Collaborative for Educational Services launches statewide Special Education Team Leader Institute
…to foster family and community engagement and improve student outcomes by facilitating team meetings that are collaborative and compliant with regulations and best practices in the field. CES will be…