…education and care, family child care provider, and public school preschool programs. After the devastating effects of the pandemic, the importance of resilience was outlined in sharp focus for both…
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Voc-Tech investments pair needs of students, industry
…which is made up of business groups, educational organizations, and civic groups — is pressing for increased Chapter 70 and Chapter 74 local aid for schools with CTE programs, and…
Westfield Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Scallion announces retirement plans
WESTFIELD, MA – Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Scallion announced Monday she plans to retire effective June 30, 2016. Scallion officially notified the School Committee of her intention Monday night. “This…
A new report says Massachusetts schools are the best in the nation
…said Massachusetts schools are the best in the nation. (But you already knew that, right?) Every year, the report grades each state on its overall education performance. Each state receives…
North Adams schools Superintendent James Montpare to announce retirement
NORTH ADAMS, MA — North Adams Public Schools Superintendent James Montepare will announce his upcoming retirement at a School Committee meeting on Tuesday. Montepare, who has served as the district’s…
Granby taps 2nd choice for top spot with schools
…now an assistant superintendent for the Southbridge schools, said Friday, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the community. Beyond that, we are moving through the next steps and…
Trauma Informed Schools: Creating Classroom Culture
I think we can all agree that despite all we know about behavior and trauma sensitive schools, the behaviors and attitudes about learning seen in today’s classrooms have changed. Since…
Orange: state shortchanges its SPED funding by $3.5 million
ORANGE — It’s not just rural schools feeling left behind by the 25-year-old formula for state aid, it’s schools with a high number of special education students too. Unfortunately, Orange’s…
Schools chief Tari Thomas to retire
…Schools, Ralph C. Mahar Regional School and Petersham consolidated school districts, said she is entering her last year in education, and her retirement will be official in August 2020. “It…
Cameron named superintendent of Belchertown schools
…Belchertown Public Schools. He succeeds Karol Coffin. Cameron has worked in the district for 13 years, having previously served as the assistant principal and principal of Chestnut Hill Community School…