…Nagayoshi is clearly someone special — and Massachusetts education officials clearly agree. On Wednesday morning, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley announced to students, school personnel and local and…
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‘Prepared for anything,’ Franklin Tech seniors bid school farewell
…up their diplomas. “We didn’t see this coming,” said Principal Brian Spadafino. “I know it’s different than we pictured, sharing this moment with family sitting next to you and shopmates…
Mount Tom Academy graduates seven
HOLYOKE — When Autumn Fallon stood up in front of her classmates, family and friends at Mount Tom Academy’s graduation on Tuesday, she was the picture of confidence. As she…
Pioneer Valley residents testify in favor of rural school aid bill
…recommendations to ensure the stability of rural school districts. With perspectives from nearly every angle, those testifying in the State House and virtually said bills H.3567 and S.2388, titled “An Act to Provide…
Hampshire Regional High School students lead social distance-friendly virtual graduation with speeches, tassel turning
…front of an audience, the five students ranging from class treasurer to valedictorian, got to share their memories and wisdom with classmates, family and friends through a video by the…
Cheers for one-by-one Easthampton High commencement
…the beginning of the school year. Still, the diplomas they received at the end of their walks were no less real, nor were the cheers of family members and the…
With prospect of more charter schools, rural educators see greater risk
…Statistics. Greenfield is the only district in the county that doesn’t fall within that range, but the Greenfield School Committee nonetheless voted last year to oppose charter expansion. Family option…
Ed tech must do more to ‘advance equity,’ U.S. Secretary of Education says
…It identifies 10 “persistent problems in education,” among them increasing family engagement, improving professional development for teachers, creating tests that accurately measure what students have learned, and closing achievement gaps….
Megan Harding, MSW
Megan Harding is a Senior Lecturer and Chair of the Policy Sequence at the Smith College School for Social Work and Family Engagement Specialist for the BRYT Network (a program…
Pioneer graduates 40 in ceremony at Northfield Drive-In
…New Hampshire state line, proud neighbors and family members held signs of congratulations as they cheered for the graduates who passed by on their way to the drive-in. “You guys…