NORTHFIELD, MA — When Matthew Despres was in high school, writing for his school newspaper was how he discovered his passion for journalism. Now, as an English teacher at Pioneer…
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The Benefits of Formative Assessment in a Time of Accountability
…Strategies is a vehicle that can enable schools to bring order to all the challenges they face. Since data is the basis of much of a school improvement plan, and…
Greenfield High School team volunteers at cookout for Greenfield seniors
The Greenfield High School football team continued its now annual tradition of giving back to the community Tuesday, serving hamburgers and hot dogs to 50 members of the community at…
Pioneer to adopt youth in transition program
NORTHFIELD, MA — Come next school year, Pioneer Valley Regional School students who experience a long absence will receive extra clinical and academic support through the Bridge for Resilient Youth…
Mount Tom Academy Class of 2021
…schools. The program identifies the strengths, talents, and unique abilities of its participating students, providing the opportunity for qualified high school students to pursue dual enrollment options to earn both…
Why young people are striking Friday: ‘I won’t go to school and act like everything is normal’
NORTHAMPTON — On Friday, many students will skip school for a trip to Boston — but it’s not for fun. The students, along with many adults, will attend the youth-led…
Author talks to high school students about trauma, life
GREENFIELD — Award-winning young adult author A.S. King asked several hundred Greenfield High School students Friday morning to look for their “own cans of succotash and examine their suitcases.” Before…
New sensory walkway at Bernardston Elementary School to encourage motor skill development
BERNARDSTON — Students are already jumping, tip-toeing and leap-frogging across the new sensory walkway, installed at Bernardston Elementary School over Columbus Day weekend. Sensory walkways are colorful, creative ways for…
Hampshire Regional School District names new superintendent
…business manager for Palmer Public Schools, signed an employment contract Tuesday afternoon, according to the search committee. Osborne was one of two finalists selected by a 19-person search committee representing…
Warwick Fire Dept. sparks hands-on learning for electrical students
WARWICK — The Franklin County Technical School students are no strangers to Warwick. Having replaced the ceiling fans in the Warwick Community School’s gymnasium last fall, the technical school’s electrical…