…districts selected Sheryl Stanton to serve as the next superintendent of schools. Stanton was among two other candidates who interviewed for the position. The committee members said they selected Stanton…
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On early ed, let’s not lose ground
…drew our attention. We applaud Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to invest an additional $105 million in K-12 schools, and thank Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg and all Massachusetts legislators who…
‘Homework gap’ shows millions of students lack home internet
…access to laptops and the internet is nearly universal. But at home, the cost of internet service and gaps in its availability create obstacles in urban areas and rural communities…
Westfield Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Scallion announces retirement plans
WESTFIELD, MA – Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Scallion announced Monday she plans to retire effective June 30, 2016. Scallion officially notified the School Committee of her intention Monday night. “This…
Franklin County schools, public and private, plan for COVID-19
…risk in schools and the community. Currently, Greenfield is in the low-risk category. The letter continues, “Much of the guidance for the coronavirus is similar to cold and flu prevention…
Schools Closed In Massachusetts Until At Least April 7th
Part of the restrictions Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker imposed on the state on Sunday evening was a statewide closure of all schools in the Bay State. The Governor said that…
A new report says Massachusetts schools are the best in the nation
…said Massachusetts schools are the best in the nation. (But you already knew that, right?) Every year, the report grades each state on its overall education performance. Each state receives…
North Adams schools Superintendent James Montpare to announce retirement
NORTH ADAMS, MA — North Adams Public Schools Superintendent James Montepare will announce his upcoming retirement at a School Committee meeting on Tuesday. Montepare, who has served as the district’s…
Local technical schools lead donations to area hospitals
Two local technical schools, Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton, have each made donations of supplies to their local hospitals…
Granby taps 2nd choice for top spot with schools
…now an assistant superintendent for the Southbridge schools, said Friday, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the community. Beyond that, we are moving through the next steps and…