Massachusetts four-year high school graduation rates climbed for the ninth year in a row in 2015 with some of the largest gains recorded by some minority groups and students from…
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Interim Lenox Schools Chief Appointed Superintendent
LENOX MA — Interim Superintendent Timothy Lee is no longer an “interim.” Following an outpouring of accolades for Lee’s performance, the School Committee on Monday night voted unanimously to appoint…
Orange pushing ahead for more state school aid
…schools and schools with a high percentage of special education students. Orange is both. Reinig has presented to the Selectboard her assessment that the town’s elementary schools are grossly underfunded,…
When coronavirus closed schools, some Detroit students went missing from class. These educators had to find them.
DETROIT — Principal Jacqueline Dungey was searching for one of her kindergartners. She’d called every number she had for his family. She’d sent urgent notes to his parents. She’d reached…
Turners Falls schools get new principal
TURNERS FALLS, MA — A former assistant principal in Amherst and London, Annie Leonard of Amherst will have the helm of the Great Falls Middle School and Turners Falls High…
AI & Equity in Schools
In this full-day in person session, participants will engage deeply with the important topics of AI and equity as we consider the ways that AI is interacting with and impacting…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…to bed early.” This year, a growing number of schools are following the “no-homework” trend. Kelly Full Service Community School in Holyoke banned homework after the school’s district extended the…
El Salvadoran immigrants will still be welcome in Amherst schools if Temporary Protected Status ends, officials say
AMHERST — In keeping with its tradition of being a sanctuary and a welcoming community, school officials this week told parents the district will continue to teach and serve El…
The vocational surge: Smith Voc, South Hadley schools experiencing increased demand
Carlos Rivera knew several years ago as a middle school student that he wanted to attend Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. At the time, Rivera said he didn’t like…
South Hadley names Bonneville interim schools chief
SOUTH HADLEY — Former high school principal Diana Bonneville will serve as interim superintendent throughout the remainder of the school year as the district navigates an abrupt leadership change and…