…ACT College Readiness Benchmarks (English, math, reading and science), well above the national average of 28 percent, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said. “I congratulate our Commonwealth’s students,…
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Francia Wisnewski
…various fellowships and leadership boards involving policy, community needs assessment and best practices for Early Childhood and education. She holds a Master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts….
New program lets schools compete for increased funding
…public schools to compete for additional state funding. The proposal is backed by mayors and leaders in business and education. They’re asking the state for $75 million so under-performing schools…
Crocker Farm teacher awarded 2018 Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award
…but she liked Mattone so much she sometimes comes back to help out in the classroom. “She has this way of making each kid feel special in the classroom,” said…
Granby offers superintendent’s job to Agawam High School Principal Steven Lemanski
…Committee member Jennifer Curran. She also said she was impressed that Lemanski was the only one of the final candidates to mention his concern for special needs students during the…
As Massachusetts charter schools enroll more students with disabilities, who exactly are they serving?
At Lawrence Family Day Charter School, which caters to poor and minority students, fewer than 7 percent of students have special needs – far below the statewide average. Director Ralph…
Tech AP program wins honor
…and statistics. Superintendent Richard J. Martin explained AP students take special exams, and anyone who scores a 3 or higher is eligible to receive credits in that subject at a…
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…
Caucus of superintendents makes $60M in rural school aid top priority
…changing the state’s Chapter 70 funding formula for education, their top priority is increasing the rural school aid line item in the state budget to $60 million, as was recommended…
‘It’s my favorite school in the whole world’: Kids bid farewell to Heath School
…school mates. One teacher gave her students beach balls as a going-away gift. Others were given potted plants or had special snacks of brownies or cupcakes. In the fall, most…