BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday voted to restore $17.5 million in funding for kindergarten expansion grants, overriding Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto. The restoration of the kindergarten expansion…
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Massachusetts Senate passes Breakfast After the Bell legislation
…debate the issue. Western Massachusetts lawmakers shared their support for the legislation by explaining just how great the program is already working in their districts. “I’ve seen this program at…
October 20th: Western Massachusetts Legislative Event: Youth Substance Misuse Prevention
On Monday, October 20th, 2025, from 9-10:30AM, the SPIFFY and Communities That Care Coalitions will be hosting a virtual event for Western Massachusetts legislators to learn about the latest research…
Local School Business Official Earns North American School Finance and Operations Credential
…who have earned the SFO Certification commit to ongoing professional development, renew the certification annually, and undergo recertification every three years. About ASBO International Founded in 1910, the Association of…
Gill-Montague IT director earns MassCUE Administrator Award for tech innovation
…learning and professional growth for all faculty and staff.” Powers specified that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mahaney observed that teachers “needed extensive professional development related to the flood of online…
Building Equitable Supports for Children with Disabilities
Children with disabilities and their families face significant barriers to accessing equitable and inclusive high-quality early childhood programs. Home 9 Search query for: services professional development massachusetts licensure…
Kelley Brown speaks at Mitchell Chester’s ESE All Staff Meeting
Easthampton’s Kelley Brown was the invited speaker at ESE Commissioner Mitchell Chester’s all staff meeting this past week, sharing her insights regarding professional development, curriculum frameworks and educator evaluation. Chester’s…
Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – April and May winners announced
…Civic Readiness. Danielle had this to say about Rebecca: “I would like to recognize Rebecca Gifford for working to ensure educational services are available to all students at Douglass Academy,…
Joan E. Schuman scholarship inspires students to pursue their dreams
…the Collaborative for Educational Services. The scholarship will benefit special education students graduating from any Franklin or Hampshire County high school or CES’s HEC Academy, who are moving on to…
Reunion Center in Easthampton launches new mentoring program for middle schoolers
…assistant teacher at the Mount Tom Academy alternative high school program at Holyoke Community College. At Easthampton High School “their paths wouldn’t cross,” she added. “It’s nice to mix all…