NORTHAMPTON — A new program will provide nearly $3 million to organizations focused on improving the health of individuals, families and communities by addressing issues such as nutrition, safe housing,…
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Raising MCAS bar was a move in the wrong direction
…and parents) who commented on this proposal, only 4 were in favor of raising the score necessary for high school students to graduate. Additionally, nearly 100 of our state legislators…
Editorial: Sparsity aid concept would greatly benefit rural schools
…include such criteria as overall enrollment, enrollment per square mile, per capita income of the communities and other factors. The income issue and population density are particularly important in Franklin…
Franklin County Technical School receives grant for tree nursery
…become fully financially self-sufficient. “Projects like this really fulfill our mission to provide services to the communities that support us,” Richardson said. In Greenfield and Montague, there is a significant…
Social Studies & Civics Educators PLC
…of students of the global majority and other marginalized communities Collaborating with other educators Please note: If you would like PDPs, you will need to choose the $100 registration option….
When Your Remote Classroom Is Your Car: How Some Rural Students Without Broadband Are Connecting
…then it wouldn’t be able to get to every student.” Before schools closed, many people in communities that don’t have residential broadband services got work done in local libraries or…
The Contemporary Educational Leader
…of contemporary concern as theories of change, time management, use of data, empowering professional learning communities, as well as using effective communication to realize data driven change. Candidates will also…
Mohawk Trail Regional School District educators start dialogue on hate speech
…and how to create school communities that foster openness and a sense of belonging. “The goal was not just to have one event, but to begin many more conversations,” said…
School officials, students advocate for more rural aid during ‘critical’ legislative session
…and equitable financial support for schools and towns in rural western Massachusetts,” said Mohawk Trail School Committee Chair Martha Thurber. “For the first time, the issues facing our rural communities…
Two students honored for social justice work
…Lanre Thomas, from Amherst Regional High School, the scholarship recipients, have both tackled issues of inequality and injustice in their communities through innovative projects and volunteer work. Both will be…