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Pittsfield School Committee Hears Considerations for Proposed West Side Build

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City leaders hope to see a new West Side school in five years, despite knowing that is an ambitious goal. In envisioning a new campus, in addition to the school's population and construction, planners are considering another access road for better traffic flow, a modern library program, and whether there will be an auditorium.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

NBC Connecticut

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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 · 3d

MassLive.com

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WMass agency reversing the pipeline to prison, one student at a time

HOLYOKE — Sonia Mendez, 43, is only two semesters shy of earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from Westfield State University. The Western Massachusetts woman has come a long way since her days serving time behind bars in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Framingham. Mendez spent a total of...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Student athletes, coaches left in shock with Gillette Stadium no longer hosting state championships

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We are just hours away from the high school football state playoffs getting underway. Many teams, including some in western Mass, have been preparing for their respective games. But that is not the main talker this week as each division’s state championship will have to be played elsewhere.

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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Small colleges are in trouble

Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school, with some members voicing concerns of costs not going to the right place and others wary of setting a precedent by accepting gifts with potential stipulations.

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d

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Aspiring teachers gather at Elms College for Educators Rising conference

Hundreds of high school and college students gathered at Elms College on Friday for the Western Massachusetts Educators Rising Conference, an event aimed at inspiring the next generation of teachers and education professionals.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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School Districts Revise Bus Routes in Response to Community Feedback

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have released a second round of proposed school bus routes following caregiver feedback, community listening sessions, and ongoing reviews of transportation safety and operations. The updated proposals, released November 3–4, incorporate changes made in response to concerns raised by families regarding bus stop locations, walking distances, road conditions, neighborhood accessibility, and student transportation needs.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Six East Greenbush Teachers Win Broadview Educator Grants

Six teachers in the East Greenbush Central School District were awarded Broadview Educator Grants this month. Each of the grants are worth $500 and are meant to support classroom projects and activities. Congratulations to the following teachers!. Meagan Asenbauer – Columbia High School. Rachel Coyne – Red Mill Elementary...

East Greenbush, NY · 2d

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From Classroom to Broadway: Columbia English Class Takes Field Trip to See Tony-Award Winning Musical

A group of 50 Columbia High School students went on a field trip to New York City on Wednesday to see the Tony-award winning Broadway musical “Hadestown” at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The trip was part of the course The Play’s the Thing, which is an English elective that allows students to immerse themselves in acting prompts, theater knowledge, and overall creative expression.

New York, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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KIPP Capital names interim high school principal

On Monday, KIPP Capital Region announced administration changes within the high school. Officials said the current Assistant Principal Aubree Diaz will now serve as the interim principal.

Albany, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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Shaker seeking sectionals redemption against Saratoga

Third-seeded Shaker, sitting 22nd in the AA state rankings after a 7-2 regular season, will be making the trip to second-seeded Saratoga Springs; the 8-1 defending section champions have won seven straight, rising to 11th in the rankings.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

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Shaker Varsity Football: A Season of Success and Challenges

High school football brings out school spirit like few other sports can. There’s nothing quite like a Friday night football game against another school less than 30 minutes away. Whether students are focused on the game itself or socializing with friends, high school football plays an important role in the Shaker community.

Latham, NY · 2d

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Rural teacher apprenticeships need protected mentor time

A new $8.4 million federal grant for New York's educator workforce will help build paid teacher apprenticeships and mentor programs for high-need schools statewide. The announcement gives school communities in rural Albany County a useful question to ask: Who will have the time to teach the teachers?. In a small...

Albany County, NY · 1d

Times Union

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Shenendehowa girls' volleyball continues Section 2 title streak

Shenendehowa sophomores Melanie Tubbs and Claire Siska combined for 18 kills, junior Hadley Ennist added 10 kills and 11 assists, and senior Ava Los chipped in five kills.

Clifton Park, NY · 1d

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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

NEWS10 ABC

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Niskayuna CSD begins search for next superintendent

The Niskayuna Central School District has kicked off the search for its next superintendent.

Niskayuna, NY · 3d

107.7 GNA

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HVCC Sees More Student Enrollment For Fifth Year Straight

Troy's Hudson Valley Community College continues to grow. What is the reason why more students continue to choose this school? We've got some answers below.

Albany, NY · 3d

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Mock trial of Abigail Williams

Albany High juniors in Philip Mavrikis and Kirsten Dunn's American Experience class participated in a dynamic lesson on Monday in which they simulated a mock trial of character Abigail Williams from Arthur Miller's famous play The Crucible. Over the past weeks, our Falcons read The Crucible and also watched the...

Albany, NY · 5d