GREENFIELD — Jake Toomey has worked in every grade level of education from preschool to 12th grade. So it seems fitting to him to add higher education to his resumé….
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Three Charter Schools in Massachusetts approved
MALDEN, MA – The state education board approved three new charter schools, two of which will be here in western Massachusetts. The decision comes after Massachusetts residents voted against allowing…
Early childhood educator Barbara Black named Gazette’s “Person of the Year”
…education is all about. “It’s really being part of the world that wants to keep letting children play, because that’s how they learn,” said Black, the early childhood coordinator for…
Crocker Farm teacher awarded 2018 Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award
…been teaching in the district for 18 years, was recently awarded the 2018 Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award. Criteria for the honor includes engaging teaching, instilling a passion…
My Turn: Our educational landscape: Charter schools’ negative impact in area
…Erving and Plainfield. So how do charter schools impact our districts? First, charter schools have a significant and disproportionate financial impact in our relatively small municipal and regional districts. Many…
Granby offers superintendent’s job to Agawam High School Principal Steven Lemanski
…contract with him. The vote came after deliberations of nearly two hours during which the committee members said they were torn between two of the finalists but were swayed by…
Job posting set for interim Northampton school chief
…three interims, and the selection of a temporary district leader is usually “a quick process.” “I think it’s a pretty straightforward process and it gives the district a chance to…
As Massachusetts charter schools enroll more students with disabilities, who exactly are they serving?
…district schools to educate them, because charter schools have fewer students with those needs. “Charter schools don’t have the economy of scale that district schools have,” Carrero said. Over the…
Mount Tom alternative learning program graduates 10 area high schoolers
…expect to be valued.” He told the students that their diploma carries a special significance. On one hand, it certifies completion of high school by state standards, and on the…
Continuing Earl McGraw’s Legacy in Turners Falls
…special education teacher, Vachula-Curtis was nominated more than once, “showing their positive influence on our community,” according to Principal Annie Leonard. Following the death of Assistant Principal Earl McGraw in…