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Parents question response when Connecticut teacher accused of tickling student

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students. The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford...

Connecticut · 10d

CT Insider

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Connecticut high school football Week 9 roundup: Enfield upsets Berlin in final seeconds

A look around the Connecticut high school football scene for Week 9.

Enfield, CT · 8d

amherstindy.org

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One-Year Moratorium Proposed for Rezoning Hampshire College

Using Chapter 40A, Section 5 of Massachusetts General Law, which allows 10 registered voters to petition local government for a bylaw change, 21 Amherst residents submitted a petition proposing a one-year moratorium on any zoning changes to the 600 acres of Hampshire College in Amherst. The petition was filed on October 27. On November 2, the Town Council referred it to the Planning Board to evaluate it and decide whether to hold a public hearing to advance the request. The Planning Board will discuss the petition at one of its November meetings.

Amherst, MA · 8d

thereminder.com

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HPA and HPS tentatively agree to new contract after months of negotiating

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association has agreed to a new three-year contract with Holyoke Public Schools following seven months of negotiating. After hosting its recent bargaining session on Oct. 27 and going 116 days without a contract, the HPA announced that it had reached a tentative agreement. This...

Holyoke, MA · 9d

The Wolf

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Black Bear Gets Locked Out of Upstate NY School, Leaves Parting Gift

A black bear caused quite the commotion at an Upstate NY school, prompting a lockout. But it's what the bear did after being asked to leave that really takes the cake...

Craryville, NY · 9d

hoodline.com

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Springfield's AIC Burns Through Endowment, Faces Accreditation Showdown in January

American International College — Site of Endowment and Accreditation Concerns. American International College’s audited financial statements show a sharp contraction in its finances during fiscal year 2025. By June 30, the Springfield school had $841,244 in endowment funds without donor restrictions, after withdrawing $9.2 million from that account during the year. The figures come as AIC works to stabilize its finances ahead of a January 2027 accreditation hearing.

Springfield, MA · 11d

MassLive.com

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Eighth grade inventors sprint into action at RIDE Center

WESFIELD — On Oct. 22, Westfield State University’s Research, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurial Center kicked off this year’s STEM Week by inviting 60 eighth grade students from Kylie Prep Middle School in Springfield for the Invention Sprint, putting their creativity and innovation to the test. “Middle school...

Westfield, MA · 8d

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Three Berkshire Educators Awarded $500 Classroom Grants

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Green River Financial Services has awarded three Berkshire County educators $500 each in classroom grants. According to a press release, the grants will help create a welcoming classroom space at Hoosac Valley High School, give fourth graders more hands-on time with coding robots at Williamstown Elementary School and support financial literacy lessons at Hancock Elementary School.

Williamstown, MA · 10d

WWLP

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Education leaders discuss challenges, opportunities for students in western Mass.

Education leaders gathered in Holyoke on Wednesday to discuss the challenges facing students in western Massachusetts and explore ways to expand educational opportunities beyond traditional four-year colleges.

Holyoke, MA · 10d

CT Insider

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Predictions for the 2026 CIAC high school boys soccer tournaments

GametimeCT's Will Aldam makes his predictions for the CIAC boys soccer tournaments.

Hartford, CT · 9d

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Hundreds fewer students enrolled in Springfield schools than previously accounted

The Springfield Public School district, the third largest in Massachusetts, announced Tuesday that 800 fewer students were enrolled this school year, a much higher number than previously understood. The figure is over three times higher than what was projected for the 2026-27 school year, based on figures from the New...

Massachusetts · 9d

CT Insider

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Republican-American Community News from Waterbury, Cheshire, Torrington and Bethlehem

Republican-American Community News from Waterbury, Cheshire, Torrington and Bethlehem.

Torrington, CT · 12d

WWLP

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Chicopee educators raise concerns over student and staff safety in schools

Educators in Chicopee are calling for immediate action to address school safety concerns, reporting that teachers and staff members have been injured during incidents involving students across the district.

Chicopee, MA · 11d

WWLP

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No charges filed in Hoosac Valley football hazing probe

Prosecutors concluded their investigation into alleged hazing within the Hoosac Valley High School football program, finding no evidence of criminal conduct.

Cheshire, MA · 11d

WTNH

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Enfield referendum for $500M school project projected to pass: Mayor

ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A referendum deciding whether to approve a plan for an over $500 million school project is projected to pass in Enfield, according to unofficial counts. Enfield Mayor Gina L. Cekala said Wednesday morning the numbers are not final as the absentee ballots need to be counted. However, based on the votes […]

Enfield, CT · 10d

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Springfield kindergarten teacher awarded Massachusetts ‘Teacher of the Year’ honor

Education leaders in Massachusetts recently announced the state's teacher of the year - a Springfield kindergarten teacher devoted to bilingual education. Standing before a couple hundred students at the Gerena Community School chanting her name, Desirée Garcia was recognized as the “2027 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year” late last week.

Springfield, MA · 12d

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PETER MOST: All hang together

It was inevitable, but it took 12 years, three votes, and a near tripling of the cost before voters agreed to replace the failing Monument Mountain Regional High School. No less inevitable is the merger of the Berkshire Hills and Southern Berkshire regional school districts. The question is how many votes and how many years it will take for voters to accept it. So far, the count is one vote and three years. Twelve years and three votes is the record for futility. Here’s hoping Sheffield does not take a run at it.

Berkshire County, MA · 12d

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School Superintendent Will Be Featured Guest at Next Cuppa Joe

The Town of Amherst invites community members to join Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman (Dr. XI) for coffee and conversation on Monday, November 9 from 5:00 p.m to 6:30 p.m. at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School, 70 South Pleasant St. Please use the main entrance of the building and head towards the first-floor conference room (104).

Amherst, MA · 11d

Connecticut Mirror

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UConn’s big problem (and it’s not Matt Ritter)

UConn has had five presidents over the past seven years. Over that same period, its ranking has fallen from the low 20’s to the low 30’s among public institutions.

Storrs, CT · 12d

stockbridgeupdates.com

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From the Desk of Berkshire Hills School District Superintendent Peter Dillon Around Our Schools: Taking Stock and Goal Setting

Each year, our District, schools, and staff take time to set goals. We look at measurable indicators, including test scores, attendance, chronic absenteeism, and MassCore completion, as well as survey results. As we settle into the school year, we’re grateful for the many ways our community supports our schools and students. Your questions, ideas, and engagement help shape our priorities and keep us moving forward together. With that shared commitment in mind, I’d like to share three goals guiding our collective work this year:

The Berkshires, MA · 13d