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Franklin Tech School Committee tours new veterinary building
11-18-2024 3:16 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — School Committee members got an inside look at the new veterinary sciences building at Franklin County Technical School last week.Principal Brian Spadafino guided the cohort of members through the 4,800-square-foot building on the...

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Insiders weigh replacement standard after MCAS vote
11-15-2024 3:57 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

After voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots to eliminate the requirement that high school students pass the MCAS exam in order to receive a diploma, the question of whether the state will pursue a new statewide standard in the exams’ place – and...


Royalston students learn the voting process at Town Hall
10-30-2024 3:51 PM

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – Royalston Community School fifth and sixth graders visited Town Hall Tuesday morning for a lesson in civics.Town Clerk Barbara Richardson and poll workers arranged to have the students participate in an election all their own. The...


Athol Royalston School Committee approves new rates for substitutes
10-23-2024 2:37 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – During a special meeting held virtually Tuesday night, the Athol Royalston Regional School Committee voted to raise the pay for substitute nurses and teachers.“We have been experiencing various difficulties getting substitutes into the...


A Page from North Quabbin History: Learning about the schoolhouse
10-23-2024 2:34 PM

By Carla CharterVisitors to the Petersham Historical Society on Oct. 26 from noon-4 p.m. will have the opportunity to see what education was like during the days of one-room schoolhouses. The society is located at 10 North Main St.It was decided to...


Inspector general says Orange did not properly document removal of school equipment
10-22-2024 5:00 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – An independent agency that prevents and detects fraud, waste and abuse of public funds and public property has informed the town it violated the law when disposing of surplus equipment and supplies and recommended ways to remedy the...


Question 2: Should MCAS exam remain a graduation requirement?
10-18-2024 2:50 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — On Election Day, voters will have the opportunity to determine the future of high school graduation requirements in Massachusetts with a vote on Question 2.The measure, which has been spearheaded by the Massachusetts Teachers Association,...


PHOTO: Athol Royalston recognizes September Students of the Month
10-18-2024 2:29 PM


New committees tackling public higher ed challenges
10-15-2024 2:51 PM

By ALISON KUZNITZ

With the higher education landscape shifting due to investments in free community college and financial aid, Massachusetts officials are honing in on quality and affordability concerns, infrastructure, and transfer credits through new...


Athol Royalston Regional School District’s Community Night Out returns
10-15-2024 2:50 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Athol Royalston Regional School District’s Community Night Out, which drew more than 1,000 people last year, is back and ready to go.The free event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at O’Brien Field behind Athol...


MCAS scores moving target across Franklin County, North Quabbin districts
10-13-2024 5:01 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE, MADISON SCHOFIELD, ANTHONY CAMMALLERI, ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and DOMENIC POLI

The MCAS scores for 2024 have been released, showing that approximately 30.1% of Franklin County and North Quabbin students met or exceeded expectations, 48.5% partially met expectations and 21.5% did not meet expectations in the math and English...


Mount Wachusett sees double-digit increase through MassEducate, MassReconnect
10-10-2024 12:37 PM

By GREG VINE

GARDNER – Since the launch of the MassEducate and MassReconnect programs, Mount Wachusett Community College has seen a double digit increase in enrollment, reflecting a trend seen statewide.MassEducate expands on MassReconnect, which was announced...


Katrina Bressani bringing improved quality, variety to Mahar School lunches
10-09-2024 12:51 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Trying to please a snobby, cynical restaurant critic might seem like a daunting task. But how about 1,200 growing children?That’s the daily reality for Katrina Bressani, the new food service director for the Ralph C. Mahar Regional and Union...


In Massachusetts, free community college stirs ‘hope and possibility’
10-04-2024 4:07 PM

By CHRIS LISINSKI

Ten years ago, Sara Guttierez dropped out of college because she could not make the finances work.It was a hard, stressful decision, she recalled Wednesday, one that left her feeling “lost and uncertain” about the future. But today, Guttierez is back...


Air quality sensors come ‘at a very important time,’ officials say
10-01-2024 5:00 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and MADISON SCHOFIELD

Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity, Franklin County organizations will receive 21 of the total 213 air quality sensors being distributed statewide to help protect public health and fill in gaps in local...


MCAS debate colors school accountability system review
09-25-2024 3:47 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

As scores on statewide standardized tests rolled in Tuesday, revealing that students are still struggling from pandemic-related learning losses, education officials contemplated an overhaul of the state’s accountability system – against the backdrop...


Tufts Center report examines Question 2 and MCAS requirement
09-08-2024 4:01 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

Students with cognitive disabilities and English language learners could stand to benefit the most from a ballot initiative that would “greatly diminish the state’s role as a gatekeeper to high school graduation,” and lower the stakes of statewide...


Erving School Union 28 Superintendent hopes to create collaborative atmosphere
09-03-2024 3:00 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING – The Erving School Union 28 district is starting the school year with Shannon White-Cleveland as the new superintendent for K-6 students across New Salem, Wendell, Erving, Leverett and Shutesbury.White-Cleveland has around 30 years of...


A new beginning: Thousands of UMass students descend onto campus during move-in week
09-01-2024 3:19 PM

By EMILEE KLEIN

AMHERST — Compared to her small high school in Southampton, N.Y., UMass’ large rural campus is a major change for freshman Bebe Willemse, yet once she arrived on campus last week, she couldn’t stop smiling.“I’m excited for really meeting a lot of new...


Aviation program launches at Franklin County Technical School
09-01-2024 3:18 PM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

TURNERS FALLS — As students settle in to the new school year at Franklin County Technical School, staff say they have exciting new options to look forward to.The 177 incoming ninth grade students will have the opportunity to explore 14 different...


Athol Royalston School District holds school year kickoff party
08-23-2024 12:55 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Classes don’t begin until Wednesday, Aug. 28, but the Athol Royalston Regional School District got the school year started a week early with an event at Fish Park.Hundreds of students, staff, administrators, parents, community organizations –...

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