Taconic Boys Hand McCann Tech Its First Loss

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Taconic boys soccer team Monday scored three goals in the first seven minutes of the second half and held on for a 3-2 win over McCann Tech. Seffatulla Mangal had a goal and an assist, and William Barber stopped eight shots to earn the win in goal for the Thunder, which led, 3-0 after Justin Ventura Lozano scored in the 47th minute.

Decarbonizing UMass Teach-in on Oct. 13

In preparation for the “Decarbonization Days” sponsored by the UMass Administration, UMCZA invites you to a teach-in that will cover where UMass’ emissions come from, what needs to change, and how we can best advocate for decarbonization. Spoiler Alert: 92% of UMass’ emissions reported in 2025 came...

Springfield College professor’s book explores civil rights struggle of Fla. city

SPRINGFIELD — A chance discovery in Springfield College's archives led a local professor on a yearslong quest to write about a lesser-known chapter in the nation's Civil Rights Movement. There, Martin Dobrow, who started teaching journalism in 1999, found a list of the school's commencement speakers. Among them, then-Sen....

Additional ELL Teacher to be added at Crocker Farm

Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, October 6, 2026. The meeting was held in the High School library. It was recorded. Present: Deb Leonard (Chair), Andrew Hart, Laura Jane Hunter, Sarah Marshall. Absent: Bridget Hynes. Staff: E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi, Superintendent) The Amherst School Committee met...

UConn professor on leave as university investigates allegations between him and a student

Holyoke Community College awarded $1.25M to expand child care program

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke Community College has been awarded a nearly $1.25 million federal grant to expand child care services for student parents. This four-year grant will support the college’s on-campus Itsy Bitsy Child Watch program and fund off-campus child care subsidies. The funding comes from the Child Care Access Means Parents in School program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Lenox Boys Come Back for Road Win

HADLEY, Mass. – Dylan Blake scored a pair of goals Monday to lead the Lenox boys soccer team to a 3-1 win over Hopkins Academy. The Millionaires conceded the first goal but struck right back when Caleb Ketchen set up Blake to make it 1-1. About three minutes later,...

Two Springfield elementary schools named Schools of Recognition

Two Springfield elementary schools are celebrating academic achievements after the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education named them 2026 Schools of Recognition.

Glastonbury official launches review after New Britain parents report obscenities at football game

Glastonbury Superintendent Scott Hurwitz promised to "address any inappropriate behavior."

MSBA Team Visits Pittsfield Schools Considered for Funding Project

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While all three West Side school sites must be considered for the proposed MSBA project, early studies show Crosby Elementary is likely the best fit. Last Tuesday, designers Jesse Saylor and Randall Luthor from TSKP Studio gave an overview of the Preliminary Design Program for the project involving Crosby Elementary School, Conte Community School, and possibly Stearns Elementary School.

Jones Whitsett Architects Deepens Its Expertise in Education Sector

When the new East Longmeadow High School opened last month on Maple Street, it was a relief to many in town who have been hearing about such a project for a long time. “That was an early-’60s building that really needed to be replaced. And for 10 to 12 years, they’d been looking for assistance from the state,” said Dorrie Brooks, one of the two principals at Jones Whitsett Architects in Florence, the firm behind the new school’s design.

Chicopee once again does not adopt PROTECT Act policy

CHICOPEE — For the second straight meeting, the Chicopee School Committee has not adopted the PROTECT Act policy. The proposed policy is in case any law enforcement agent attempts to make a civil arrest on school grounds. On Aug. 5, Gov. Maura Healey signed into law the PROTECT Act,...

East Longmeadow schools address civil rights complaint case

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Public Schools Superintendent Joanne Menard provided updates on closed and ongoing cases and the district’s “ongoing commitment to ensuring that every student is provided with a safe, supportive and equitable educational environment,” according to Menard. Menard revealed the district has responded...

Massachusetts school district makes $14 million HVAC investment to get AC in every classroom

The city has made major progress and is still "crossing more off the list."

Belchertown football dominates second half to beat Smith Voke

BELCHERTOWN — On a night when the Belchertown football team celebrated eight senior players and four senior cheerleaders in orange and black fashion, the Orioles avenged last year’s 26-14 loss to Smith Vocational with a dominant second-half performance, beating the Pioneers 48-12 on Friday. Complete Box Score »

Game of the Week: Westfield vs. West Springfield

AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - This week, Western Mass News takes you to the home of the Terriers as West Springfield High School faces the Bombers of Westfield High. Stream all the action on Western Mass News+ starting at 7 p.m.

Ten Women Have Joined the Faculty at Smith College

Smith College, the highly rated liberal arts educational institution for women in Northampton, Massachusetts, has 14 new tenured or tenure-track faculty on campus this fall. Ten of the new faculty members are women. is an assistant professor in the program for the study of women, gender & sexuality. Her research...

AIC president seeks solutions in reaction to threat of probation, loss of accreditation

American International College (AIC) is at risk of probation and accreditation withdrawal, said its accrediting body, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). AIC must show cause to the Commission in January 2027 to prevent probation and loss of accreditation. According to a joint statement from AIC and NECHE,...

Belchertown parents feel blindsided by previously unannounced school half days

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Some Belchertown parents said they’re scrambling to find childcare after learning their children will have two early-dismissal days next month. It mainly impacts younger students, and families said they were given less than four weeks to make arrangements. Imagine thinking you have daycare figured out,...

Pittsfield's Crosby School Improves Accountability Score

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While the city works to solve outdated facility issues, Crosby Elementary School has improved its accountability score. During the Sept. 23 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Latifah Phillips highlighted some positive news: In the most recent school accountability data, Crosby has exited "requiring assistance or intervention" status.