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Governor Baker outlines plans for local aid increases
In next week’s annual budget proposal, Gov. Charlie Baker will call for a $91 million increase in education local aid, and a $40 million boost in unrestricted local aid to…
Two local school advocates tapped to lead state’s new Small and Rural Schools Committee
…Education and merging into H.4425, the bill would no longer fund the $60 million in rural school aid, but it retained provisions related to health insurance review and special education funding….
Special ed teacher now vice principal in Turners Falls
…well. Previously, she was, since 2011, a special education teacher in the district. Smith said she seeks to create a safe positive school atmosphere and feels her experience as a…
Three finalists announced for Gill-Montague superintendent position
…of Hopkins Academy in Hadley; Karen Ferrandino, director of student services at Frontier Regional and Union 38 school districts; and Mary Jane Rickson, the interim superintendent of Maynard Public Schools….
Art therapy: Northampton authors launch new drawing webcasts to help kids, parents cope during pandemic
…known for his graphic memoir, “Hey, Kiddo” (which won Book of the Year at the Harvey Awards), and his “Lunch Lady” and “Jedi Academy” book series. The webcast will air…
Five Franklin county schools earn ‘Green Team’ awards
Five Franklin County schools were recognized by the state for their outstanding work in an environmental education program. Greenfield High School, Federal Street School, Math and Science Academy, Bernardston Elementary…
When Your Remote Classroom Is Your Car: How Some Rural Students Without Broadband Are Connecting
Even though school is closed, on a given day there are about a dozen cars lined up in the parking lot of Sanderson Academy in Ashfield with people using the…
Leeds Elementary principal announces departure
NORTHAMPTON — This school year will be Sal Canata’s last as principal of Leeds Elementary School. He announced Tuesday that he is leaving to be principal of Holyoke STEM Academy,…
For new school head, leadership comes from experience
GREENFIELD. MA — Jake Toomey, the principal of the Academy of Early Learning and the school superintendent’s assistant for personnel in Greenfield, is no stranger to taking command. Though his…