Schools
Commissioner of Higher Ed Speaking at BCC Commencement
He has led the Department of Higher Education through a time of historic investment by the state Legislature and Healey-Driscoll administration in affordability and access for all learners in the commonwealth.
McCann Graduates First Adult Manufacturing Technology Class
he free 200-hour course was funded through state Career Technical Initiative implementation grants.
Neal to Host 2025 Military Service Academy Day
The event will take place at noon in the Davis Auditorium at the Springfield D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, 21 Edwards St.
Pittsfield School Officials Refer PHS Report to State Records Supervisor
On Wednesday, the School Committee voted to refer the investigative report to Manza Arthur, supervisor of records with the secretary of state's office, and ask her to return a proper redacted report to release to the public.
Clarksburg School Officials Cut Fiscal 2026 Budget by $90K
The cuts include a reduction in hours in the school for the dean of students, cutting the tuition to Drury High by a third, imposing tuition for 4-year-olds in prekindergarten and trimming supplies and training.
North Adams Public Schools Announce Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities for Drury High Graduates
The application deadline for all scholarships is June 1st. Applicants require a Google account to apply online and submit their transcript electronically.
Williams College Art Museum Will Be a Lab for Sustainability
The sustainable aspects of the new $175 million Williams College Museum of Art will influence the next generation of arts leaders.
State Orders Release of Pittsfield High Investigation Report
The Pittsfield Public Schools have been ordered to release non-exempt parts of the PHS investigation report by May 8 after a community advocate filed a public records request.
Bard College Alum to Speak at Simon's Rock Final Commencement
Chloe Demrovsky, class of 2001, will address graduates at the 56th commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m.
BCC Announces New Staff Members, Promotions
Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and two promotions.
Morris Elementary's Odyssey of the Mind Team Earns Spot at World Finals
Grade 5 students at Morris Elementary School are using their minds to solve complex, open-ended problems through Odyssey of the Mind.
Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
A local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.
Greylock School Project Prepping for MSBA Submission
The Greylock School project is preparing for another design submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in early May.
Clark Art Hosts Free Evening For Educators
Participants will explore ways to strengthen their students' social and emotional learning through the arts.
BArT Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."
Pittsfield Council Wants Promised Transparency Around PHS Investigation
The City Council doesn't want promises of transparency around the Pittsfield High School investigation to be backtracked.
Graphic Novelist James Spooner to Speak at BCC
The event, titled "The Ripple Effect Is Wild: How Small Projects Can Have Huge Unexpected Impacts," will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street.
Pittsfield Councilor Wants Summary of PHS Investigation Outcomes
Councilor at Large Earl Persip III has submitted a petition to Tuesday's City Council meeting urging the School Committee to release a public summary of the findings from the independent investigation into staff misconduct at PHS.
Town Meetings That Rejected CBRSD Agreement to Vote Again
The district is also working hard to encourage its families to go to town meetings so they have a voice in this, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said in a follow-up.
MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research Conference
This year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who advocates for social justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in healthcare.
Mount Greylock Hosts Argentinian Students for Exchange Program
Mount Greylock Regional High School is currently hosting 36 students from La Cumbre, Argentina, for a two-week cultural exchange program.
Region 1 Science Fair Showcases Middle School Students' Projects
Middle school students from around Region 1 displayed their science projects at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday.
CBRSD Aims to Improve Town Meeting Attendance
As town meeting season approaches, the Central Berkshire Regional School District aims to lower a barrier to residential participation caused by the lack of child care.
BCC Nursing Programs Integrate Mental Health First Aid Certification
The requirement, based on the curriculum provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, aims to equip graduating nursing students with the skills to identify and respond to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Mount Greylock School Committee Affirms Protection for All Students, Staff
The Mount Greylock School Committee last week unanimously approved a policy that affirms the district's support for all students and employees without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.
PHS Principal Stepping Down at School Year's End
Pittsfield High School Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko will step down at the end of the year after nearly 20 years in the building.
MCLA Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker, Honorees
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning author and Rice University professor Kiese Laymon will be the speaker at the 126th commencement exercises at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
MCLA Green Living Seminar to Feature Pollinator Habitat Presentation
Meltzer will discuss the biodiversity crisis and the ecological relationships between native plants, insects, birds, and fungi. Her presentation will cover how ecological landscape practices can support these species, mitigate climate change, and create resilient environments.
Pittsfield School Committee Mulls Lukewarm FY26 Budget
On Wednesday, School Committee members aired their suggestions for the $87 million budget proposal with $1,238,000 in payroll reductions expected to be made through job movement, attrition, retirements, etc.
Teacher of the Month: Karen DuCharme
Karen DuCharme has been a teacher for 24 years, starting at Pittsfield High School, and has been at Mount Greylock Regional School for the last 11 years.
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