…Curriculum Director Marie Cole,Superintendent Elizabeth Zielinski, Deans of Students Kathryn Richards and Alicia Murphy and a myriad of classroom teachers from Dexter Park Elementary School Taggart reports that “the CES…
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What’s next for Heath school kids? Community talks planned
…the possible school closure, and how can the community shape its future? The Heath Education Task Force and the Heath School Local Education Council will be hosting four community conversations,…
Author talks to high school students about trauma, life
…shelf of the local grocery store during a blizzard. “I wrote about the loneliest item on the shelf, but it was really about me,” she said. “The truth about succotash…
Classrooms: Teachers to be honored with excellence awards
…The 15th annual awards, sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, come with $500, local YMCA memberships, one-year membership to WGBY and college tuition at a participating college or university,…
Area lawmakers active in crafting landmark education bill
…Act, which was introduced in part by state Rep. Aaron Vega, D-Holyoke. And several local lawmakers were successful in getting amendments adopted as part of the larger bill. “It’s very…
Holyoke, Amherst schools get grants to diversify teaching staffs
Two local school districts are receiving part of $1.8 million in state and federal money to support enhancing the diversity of their classroom teachers through both recruitment and retention. Holyoke…
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…
Massachusetts DESE Responds to USED Request for Certification
…release from the U.S. Education Department. We understand that local education agencies also received the certification message. Today, Massachusetts sent this letter to the U.S. Education Department in response. It…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference: Bridging, Belonging & Civic Engagement
…we can all figure out together about creating more equitable classrooms, schools, and communities. Youth are central to our conference and shape the experience in various ways including through presentations,…
Brooks Holmes
Brooks Holmes is a retired educator (2022) who taught instrumental music for grades 5-12 over the past 31 years. Brooks’ Concert & Jazz Bands were well known throughout the local…