…advisory committee that will help guide turnaround efforts. After its final meeting on July 1, its recommendations will be sent to Stephen K. Zrike, the new city schools receiver who…
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New Greenfield superintendent brings ‘commitment to supporting the whole child’
…able to keep that level of involvement and interpersonal connection.” DeBarge, who received unanimous support from the School Committee last month to lead the Greenfield School Department, begins in the…
Vaillancourt named NHS principal
NORTHAMPTON — After an independent investigation found that the principal search committee’s work was “proper,” Lori Vaillancourt will be the new principal of Northampton High School, subject to contract negotiations,…
Dr. Barbara Love
…as chair of the Amherst School Committee. Dr. Love has written on self-awareness for social justice educators, internalized oppression, and teaching about social justice issues including racism, ageism, and adultism….
For Amherst superintendent, building plan must address two schools
…needs of Wildwood Elementary School’s teachers, staff and students are addressed in any building project completed between fall 2025 and 2027. Superintendent Michael Morris told the Amherst School Committee earlier…
Massachusetts House restores $17.5 million for kindergarten expansion grants to state budget
…Rep. Stephen Kulik, D-Worthington, vice chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said in an interview before the vote. “They have already planned on it and enrolled students.” Baker…
Morris won’t seek Amherst superintendent job
…School Committee members and faculty and staff alerting them that he plans to continue in the interim role through the end of the academic year, but will not throw his…
Special ed teacher now vice principal in Turners Falls
…District Superintendent Michael Sullivan said Smith was selected by a search committee that reviewed over 25 candidates. “Kathi has been a special education teacher in the district since 2011 and…
Northampton School officials approve elementary school revamp
NORTHAMPTON — Students in the city’s elementary schools will see a major shift in the way they are taught in the coming academic year. The School Committee on Thursday unanimously…
Officials sound off to legislators on broadband, schools
…have increased the financial burden for the remaining, aging population to pay for services and schools, and for finding replacement workers, town committee members and volunteer firefighters. Lack of adequate…