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Three Rivers, MA · Education
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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 »
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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.
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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.
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School grief group is bringing ‘wind phone’ to Grandmothers’ Garden
WESTFIELD — Westfield Intermediate School counselor Thomas Underwood is working to set up a “wind phone” at Grandmothers’ Garden to help children cope with grief. Underwood said wind phones, which began in Japan after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and are now installed worldwide, with more than 400 in the United States, are disconnected telephones typically placed in meditative spaces that invite people who have lost someone to share their thoughts in a one-way conversation.
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Following cyber incident, some Easthampton students say hotspot access is limited
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We’re following up on the cyber incident that knocked Easthampton Public Schools’ computer network offline. We Previously reported that hotspots were available to help students stay connected. Now, a student is questioning whether students can actually use them. A student commented on our western...
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Pittsfield Schools to Reconsider Communication Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Public Schools will revisit its cell phone and personal communication policies to ensure there are clear expectations. A mother had reported that an educator gathered student contact information, such as personal email and phone number, via a new school year form and wasn't pleased with the administration's response.
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American International College faces possible loss of accreditation
American International College has to prove why it shouldn't be placed on probation or have its accreditation withdrawn due to financial issues, according to a September decision by its accreditor. The Springfield college has a projected $17.1 million in operating losses through fiscal year 2028, cash shortages that have forced...
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Hampden DA’s Office Welcomes New, Returning Members to Future Lawyers of Springfield Program
October 7, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office’s Future Lawyers of Springfield (FLOS) program officially launched for the 2026-2027 school year, with 46 people in attendance – a record-breaking turnout for the program. The Oct. 1 meeting began with welcome remarks...
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Easthampton school network down after cybersecurity incident
EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Easthampton Public Schools’ computer network is down after a cybersecurity incident was discovered Tuesday night, but classes remain in session, according to the district. The network will remain down until further notice while the district works with forensic experts to learn more about the extent...
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Holyoke Community College offers two-part retirement planning class
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke Community College is holding a two-part noncredit class in retirement planning later this month. The class meets on Tuesday, October 20, and Tuesday, October 27. Sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development on the main campus at 303 Homestead Ave. Jack Yuan, senior managing director of Charter Oak Financial in Holyoke, will teach both sessions.
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BArT Launches New Certified Nursing Assistant Program
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School (BArT) announced the launch of a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The program officially opens to students in January 2027. In partnership with Integritus Health, the certification course responds to student interest in the healthcare field while addressing...