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Colrain Central School teacher recognized for work with school’s youngest learners
03-15-2025 3:31 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — In her fifth year teaching kindergarten and fostering independence in Colrain Central School’s youngest learners, Grace Ahrensdorf has been named a winner of the 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Area schools drafting AI policies for classwork
03-19-2025 4:06 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

As schools across the country grapple with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), new policies are being introduced to govern its use in classrooms, with a goal of balancing innovation with concerns over privacy, equity and academic integrity.


Following successful first year, Greenfield’s Cardboard Building Challenge expected to be repeat event
03-19-2025 1:03 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — If you enjoyed Greenfield schools’ inaugural Cardboard Building Challenge, you’re in luck: Brittany Hathaway, vice president of Federal Street School’s Parent-Teacher Organization, says the event is just getting started.


Redistricting could result in 19 staff cuts, Greenfield superintendent says
03-18-2025 6:08 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Although the mayor announced last week that the city could not fund the School Department’s nearly $25.59 million budget proposal with a $1.89 million increase, a key driver of which was redistricting measures, the School Committee voted 6-0 with one abstention to continue with its redistricting plan in September.


Agreement with teachers union saves two positions in Mahar budget proposal
03-18-2025 8:59 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Seven positions were poised to be eliminated in Ralph C. Mahar Regional School’s fiscal year 2026 budget until the teachers union agreed to a change in the insurance deductible amount to save enough money to spare two of those jobs.


Sunderland, Deerfield and Conway elementary school budgets heading to votes
03-14-2025 11:09 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

Budget season rolls on at the Frontier Regional and Union 38 school districts, with Sunderland, Deerfield and Conway elementary schools recently sharing their fiscal year 2026 budget proposals.


Greenfield School Committee rattled by mayor’s education budget
03-13-2025 6:04 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Mayor Ginny Desorgher addressed the School Committee Wednesday night to explain why the city cannot fund the School Department’s proposed $1.89 million budget increase in fiscal year 2026.


New Franklin Tech building or repairs being explored
03-13-2025 5:13 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — A feasibility study is underway through the Massachusetts School Building Authority to explore the possibility of building a new Franklin County Technical School or renovating its existing building.


Charlemont officials throw support behind potential education funding lawsuit
03-13-2025 3:57 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Some Mohawk Trail Regional School District member towns are considering filing a class action lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts for failing to adequately fund rural schools through Chapter 70.


Residents speak out against 3 staff cuts planned in Gill-Montague budget
03-12-2025 4:52 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Community members in the Gill-Montague Regional School District are advocating against fiscal year 2026 budget cuts that will result in layoffs for the school resource officer, the curriculum director and a special education instructional assistant.


Greenfield educator and musician receives Black Excellence on the Hill award
03-12-2025 12:38 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — For her work supporting the youth of Franklin County through academics and music, Greenfield resident Gloria Matlock was recently honored with the Black Excellence on the Hill award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.


Pioneer receives $75K to expand environmental science program
03-12-2025 10:27 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — More environmental education opportunities will be coming to Pioneer Valley Regional School in the fall, as the school received $75,000 to boost its environmental science Innovation Career Pathway program.


Warwick Community School gets $100K for mental health services
03-10-2025 6:01 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WARWICK — With a $100,000 state grant, Warwick Community School will continue to lay down the foundation for its comprehensive behavioral and mental health services program.


Whately Elementary School seeing largest budget request in recent years
03-07-2025 12:57 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Union 38 officials presented Whately Elementary School’s largest budget request in recent years Thursday night, as required special education costs have been stacked upon the typical year-over-year increases.


Frontier FY26 budget approved with ‘modest’ 2.32% increase
03-07-2025 11:50 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Frontier Regional School District School Committee unanimously approved its fiscal year 2026 $13.29 million general budget Thursday evening following a sparsely attended public hearing earlier in the week.


State report shows Greenfield schools lagging in MassCore completion, passing rates
03-05-2025 5:17 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The 2024 District Report Card from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows the Greenfield School Department was behind state averages in students’ completion of core curriculum, placement in advanced courses and ninth grade passing rates.


PHOTOS: Union 38 staff participate in Day of Action for public education
03-05-2025 3:26 PM


PHOTOS: A bear-y fun day at Fisher Hill Elementary School
03-05-2025 12:06 PM


North Quabbin Notebook: March 4, 2025
03-03-2025 11:42 AM

NEW SALEM — Swift River School has kicked off sales for the 2025 Supermarket Sweep fundraiser.


Mohawk Trail Regional School Committee OKs $27.2M budget
03-03-2025 11:13 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — The Mohawk Trail Regional School Committee has approved a $27.2 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year.


Ed board seeking input on two paths to graduation
02-26-2025 4:50 PM

By ELLA ADAMS

BOSTON — The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted unanimously Tuesday to put its proposed competency determination regulations out for public comment, and to solicit comment about a second potential pathway to graduation that could still feature use of the MCAS exams.

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