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SEZP, union debate AI in Springfield classrooms
SPRINGFIELD — The debate around the use of artificial intelligence in education has become an outright controversy in Springfield with plans by the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership to pilot aspects of an AI-learning model named Alpha School. Alpha School is a for-profit private school operating in 18 states. In...
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The Center School in Greenfield set to close in June 2027
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Center School in Greenfield has announced its plans to close following the conclusion of its current school year. Last Thursday, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to initiate the closure of the independent school after serving families in the Pioneer Valley for 45 years. Financial challenges drove the decision to close, including long-term capital strain from a campus mortgage combined with rising operational costs and shifting enrollment trends.
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Pittsfield West Side School Project Feasibility Study Advancing
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Planners will soon consider exactly how a new West Side elementary school would look. On Tuesday, the Schools Building Needs Commission will see an overview of the Preliminary Design Program for the project involving Crosby Elementary School, Conte Community School, and possibly Stearns Elementary School. The PDP...
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WSU Announces Board leadership, New Student Trustee
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced new leadership for its board of trustees, with Melissa Alvarado ’99 elected chair, George Gilmer ’92 elected vice chair, and William Reichelt ’09 elected secretary. The university also welcomed Maria Renta-Marrero as its new student trustee. Renta-Marrero has also...
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Belchertown eyes demolition at former state school
BELCHERTOWN — The state is granting $3.1 million to demolish all four of the remaining cruciform buildings at the Belchertown State School site leaving only the large administration building left from what was once a 900-acre campus with at least 57 buildings and a total population of nearly 750 in the 1930s.
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Monson daycare owner seeks reversal of DCF finding of neglect, abuse
MONSON — An owner of a Monson daycare center wants to overturn a state Department of Children and Families determination that she abused and neglected children at the facility, court filings show. Lindsay Richard, co-manager of GiggleBugs Preschool and Infant/Toddler Center, wants a judge to review and reverse the...
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School Committee Leadership and Accountability Subcommittee, October 7, 2026
On March 29, 2025 Governor Maura Healey signed into law bodies to H.62, as amended by S.2506 (which contains the final form of the bill), entitled “An act Relative to Extending Certain Covid-19 Measures Adopted during the State of Emergency” (“ACT). Of interest to all governmental public bodies in Massachusetts, the Act extends until June, 2027, the authority for meetings of multiple-member bodies to be held in an entirely remote or hybrid format. All public bodies may hold fully remote or hybrid meetings, without the physical presence of a quorum of the public body, as long as “adequate, alternative means” of public access is also provided.
iBerkshires.com
Wildcats Roll to 4-0
HOLYOKE, Mass. – The Lee High football team opened Friday’s game at Holyoke with a 70-yard touchdown run by Bryce Hoff. It ended the game with a 60-yard scoring scamper from Kodie Mendoza in the final seconds. In between, David Kirchner hit Hoff for a 71-yard touchdown throw...
willistonian.org
Devin LaSane Takes the Helm In Admissions
Williston welcomed a new Director of Admissions this fall, and she is ready to dive headfirst into this admissions season. Devin LaSane is taking the helm of the Williston Admissions office. After multiple years of work in education and admissions in New York City, LaSane comes to Williston with an enthusiasm for students and the holistic admissions process at Williston.
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Hampshire College community raises $40K for students but needs more donations
When Hampshire College announced it would close in April and began laying people off, Karina Fernandez leaned on a grassroots fundraising effort to cover her mortgage. Now she is trying to return the favor by building a new fund, this time for students. "They've poured into me, now I'm pouring...
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SICS football breaks through with 1st win of 2026
CHICOPEE — After three consecutive weeks coming up short of the elusive first win of 2026, coach Matt Belanger and the Springfield International Charter Bulldogs were due for a breakthrough. Saturday night at Szot Park, Belanger and his squad erupted for a strong-willed 47-14 win over a young, heart-driven...
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Wahconah football defeats rival Taconic under the lights
DALTON ― Friday night lights in Berkshire County was on full display as Wahconah football took on Taconic. Both programs had a fierce competition on the field, but the Warriors found their stride early to pull off the 44-18 home victory. Complete Box Score ». Wahconah was on an...
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Monson daycare owner seeks reversal of DCF finding of neglect, abuse
MONSON — An owner of a Monson daycare center wants to overturn a state Department of Children and Families determination that she abused and neglected children at the facility, court filings show. Lindsay Richard, co-manager of GiggleBugs Preschool and Infant/Toddler Center, wants a judge to review and reverse the...
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2026 fall exam schedule risks nightmare traveling for students
Going into the 2026-27 school year, I knew that this semester was going to be a bit different due to the later start. What I was not expecting was that the fall semester’s exams would take place the week of Christmas, nevertheless two days before it. Upon realizing this...
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Northampton football cruise past Ludlow with a commanding victory
NORTHAMPTON ― The remarkable improvement of Northampton football continued Friday night, with the Blue Devils posting a 42-0 victory over visiting Ludlow. The Blue Devils (2-2) dominated in all phases of the game, controlling play from the very beginning. Northampton got on the board defensively in the first quarter,...