Rep. Natalie Blais wanted to better understand what children endure to get to and from school each day, so she did what seemed most logical — she got on a…
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Franklin County teachers honored for appreciation week
Ten Franklin County educators have been honored with gift cards and radio announcements in time for May’s “teacher appreciation week.” The program is run by Emerson Insurance and Financial Services…
Last day for Pearl Rhodes brings joy, sadness: Institution closing for final time
LEYDEN — It was the last day of school Friday, and students’ summers began. But even with the school’s-out excitement, there was a feeling of sadness among teachers, parents and…
The Amherst Mobile Market finishes first year, planning for the future
…grown produce items each week to Amherst residents who otherwise struggled to access fresh healthy food due to limited financial resources, limited transportation options, or mobility challenges. Employees shared recipes…
ESE Issues Fiscal Conditions in Rural School Districts Report
…are among the potential options discussed for working to address the resulting financial challenges. Making sure the rural school districts in our region have the funding they need to thrive…
Rural Schools Roundtable emphasizes funding difficulties for area’s rural schools
…the challenges of safely transporting students without too much financial burden. In addition, other area school districts attended remotely. The roundtable was hosted by state Sen. Adam Hinds, D-Pittsfield, who…
Representatives from Rural Schools and Communities Gather at Tuesday Summit in Shelburne
…the meeting as well. The topic was the current financial crisis that faces not only rural schools, but rural communities as well. Superintendent Michael Buoniconti led the meeting with a…
Officials sound off to legislators on broadband, schools
CONWAY, MA — A 14-member state Senate delegation got a blast about rural issues from nearly a dozen officials from the four western counties Tuesday. The legislators were taking a…
Enchanted Circle Brings reading Alive to Amherst
AMHERST, MA – Children clapped, danced and growled happily as members of the Enchanted Circle performed two stories at Saturday’s Reading Alive, presented by the Early Childhood Department of the…
MOEC Highlights Work of Collaboratives to Support Student Mental Health
…ranged from creating therapeutic classrooms to navigating the mental health-care system. “We are so pleased to have had the opportunity to provide so many educators across the state with the…