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MCLA Constitution Day Lecture Examines the History of American Citizenship

A question-and-answer session will follow.

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9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in Classrooms

When talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.

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Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and Pole

The American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.

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MCLA Kicks Off Fall Term With New President, HIgher Enrollment

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts kicked off the school year last week with fully occupied dorms and its "lucky 13th" president.

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Voters Will Have to Write in Mount Greylock School Committee Candidates

Voters in Lanesborough and Williamstown will need to write in candidates' names in the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee race on Nov. 3.

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PHS Passes Air, Water Quality Testing

Air and water testing on Pittsfield High School came back favorably as the city prepares a statement of interest for renovations.

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McCann School Project Completion Delayed by Material Removals

McCann Technical School is at the tail end of a $17 million project to update the 64-year-old building's roof, windows and doors.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Sets 2026-27 Agenda

In a special in-person meeting at the middle-high school on a Saturday morning in August, the School Committee finalized its goals for the academic year ahead.

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Pittsfield School Committee OKs Contracts, New Time-Out Regulations

The School Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday to settle contracts before the new, institutionally different school year.

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New Ninja Playground Opens in Lee

Hundreds turned out recently at Lee Athletic Field to cut the ribbon on the new Ninja Playground — where generations will come to play, bond, and build the grit to take on anything.

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St. Agnes Academy Offers Meals at No Cost to Students

St. Agnes Academy is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

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North County Education Study Preparing to Survey Communities

The North Berkshire Educational Sustainability Study is looking for input from residents about what is working — and what is not — in the four districts participating in the study.

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BCC Presents AI Summit on Sept. 23

Summit geared towards hospitality and tourism industries

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North Adams School Committee Seeks New Members

The North Adams School Committee will holding of a joint convention to elect two new members to fill current vacancies. The convention will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, in the library at Brayton Elementary School.

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Teacher of the Month: Nickole Halvorsen

For many students, kindergarten is their first experience in a school setting and the beginning of ongoing growth and change throughout their lives.

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Monument Mountain High School Class of '76 Prepares for 50th Reunion

The half-century celebration is set for Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Bogies Restaurant & Pub, located at 935 S. Main Street in Great Barrington.

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North Adams School Committee Filling Two Seats

The candidates will be voted on by a joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Oct. 5.

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Apply to BCC Culinary Arts Certificate Program

The Culinary Arts apprenticeship program combines instruction in the classroom and in the state-of-the-art teaching kitchen with professional work in the field.

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Hoosac Valley Hears Educational Study Process, Timeline

The study is investigating the state of secondary education in North Berkshire, its challenges and potential restructuring. It covers Hoosac Valley, North Adams Public Schools, Mount Greylock and the Northern Berkshire School Union.

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1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2027

This group of 32 high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process

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Mount Greylock School Committee OKs Updated Policy on Seclusion, Restraint

The Mount Greylock School Committee recently approved an updated policy on time-outs, seclusion and the physical restraint of students.

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New Hoosac Valley Middle School Principal Says Strong Relationships Are Key to Success

From there, the district underwent a swift month-and-a-half-long search, receiving 13 candidates, but was drawn to Chamble's people- and service-oriented approach.

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Summer Wrapping Up for Pittsfield, Berkshire Students

Students in Pittsfield and beyond are enjoying their last weeks of summer before classes begin.

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BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline

The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline.

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BCC Fall Semester Starts Sept. 8

Apply now for instant acceptance; new student orientation scheduled for Sept. 3

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McCann, Taconic Awarded Career Technical Initiative Grant

The administration also awarded a planning grant to one organization to support the design and development of a future CTI training program.

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Governor Tours Greylock School Project in North Adams

Gov. Maura Healey took some time out of her campaign swing through the Berkshires on Monday to tour the under construction $65 million Greylock School project.

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Pittsfield Public Schools Awarded Civics Teaching and Learning Grants

Funds help districts expand access to high-quality civic learning for all students?

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Pittsfield Schools See Better Building Utilization, Continued Choice Outs

Students return to school in two weeks; Pittsfield will have one less elementary school and around 100 fewer students.

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