HADLEY, MA — After hearing testimony that the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is draining resources from local school districts and not educating a sufficiently diverse student body, the…
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‘It feels good to do good’: Greenfield High School students participate in Community Service Learning Day
…adult,” she said. “The event has improved over the years with a lot of support from community members and local organizations. It’s a wonderful way to begin the winter break.”…
Rural Schools Roundtable emphasizes funding difficulties for area’s rural schools
…to accommodate rural schools. She said the formula takes into account schools with between 300 and 600 students, and many of local schools fall below that benchmark. “It’s feels like…
School officials: Pandemic has lingering impact on students’ mental health
…schools and eventual pivot to hybrid or remote learning — a reality that professionals locally and nationwide say has greatly impacted the social and emotional well-being of students, despite the…
Holliston’s Jackson named Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year
…“His long tenure in Holliston speaks to his leadership at the local level,” Scott said. “His eight years of service to M.A.S.S. beginning as the Tri-County representative on the Executive…
Interns gain experience in life sciences, and a paycheck
AMHERST – This summer, 30 students from high schools across Franklin and Hampshire counties are taking part in internships in local businesses and at the University of Massachusetts, where they…
A ‘new approach’ to teaching computer science: Get rid of the computer
HOLYOKE, MA — This fall, a dozen area high schools will take a new approach to computer classes — sometimes by ditching the computer. While much of the Exploring Computer…
Exemplary Status for four CES-run After School Programs
…constantly tweaking program design elements to further enhance services for select students.” Select students are those who have struggled academically on local and state testing scores. “The competitive Exemplary Grant…
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
…supports local school districts and schools to help them assess their instructional programs and create new ways to improve instruction, student learning, and achievement. For more information, please visit www.collaborative.org/programs/after-school/wm-e.norris-program…
Two Educators Honored with 2021 Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award
…to cybersecurity careers. High-quality cybersecurity education is key to addressing this national security imperative.” Ms. Rice is a local, state, and national leader in expanding cybersecurity education and increasing access…