Schools
Clarksburg Officials Ponder Independence From School Union
The Select Board is questioning how equitable the Northern Berkshire School Union is in terms of costs and representation.
Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance
Howland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015
MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue
MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue: "Unpacking Insecurity to Build a Shared Future"
The OLLI Players to Present Two One-Act Readings
Free performance and panel discussion on Sunday, Oct. 19 at BCC
Additional HR Staff, Streamlined Investigations Recommended for Pittsfield Schools
On Wednesday, the School Committee received a presentation from the Collins Center for Public Management, which was contracted to review the district’s HR, hiring, and retention processes.
BCC to Hold Annual Harvest Run
Registration open for 5K trail run; high school invitational new this year
New Mount Greylock Handbook Outlines Restorative Practices for Discipline
In conjunction with consultants from the Chicago-based non-profit The Equity Imperative, the district last year began a process of categorizing "disruptive or harmful behavior," outlining the district’s responses and specifying how families will be notified.
BCC Names Two to Board of Trustees
The board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts.
Central Berkshire Earns Recognition for Student Gains
Superintendent Michael Henault and Assistant Superintendent Aaron Robb joined state education leaders and fellow honorees at a celebration held on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Ottoson Middle School in Arlington during the official release of the 2025 MCAS and Accountability data.
Pittsfield School Building Committee Preps for Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study
Last week, members mapped out a path forward as the city approaches a possible feasibility study for a rebuild of Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School on the West Street site.
Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable Work
An art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.
Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn Demonstration
Students from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration.
Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore
For three decades, Delores Moore has been educating the next generation and preparing them to fly to their next journey.
Berkshire Arts & Tech School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Berkshire Arts and Technology Public Charter School was filled with dancing, vibrant colors, and a conversation with state Rep. Carlos González to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
MCLA Physics Department to Host U.S. Department of Energy Physicist
This talk is funded by the American Institute of Physics Foundation's TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant.
MCLA's Environmental Lecture to Celebrate Center for Resourceful Living
This year's event will celebrate the creation of The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL), started 50 years ago by MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais.
MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished Alum
Two local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards.
Eagle Education Academy Open House Focuses on Student Success
The public alternative school serves students from Grades 6 through 12 who benefit from more individualized support.
Create an Ad: Ioka Valley Farm
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
MCLA: Scenes from the Center for Resourceful Living
An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m., during North Adams' First Friday celebration.
Savoy Residents Get First Say Wednesday on McCann Tech Bond
Residents of Savoy Wednesday will have the first say — and possibly final say — on whether the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project can go forward.
MCLA Screens Bigfoot Documentary 'Hidden Creek'
Created by professional filmographer Terry Holland, "Hidden Creek" delves into one man's story about his alleged run-in with Bigfoot in the 1970s
McCann Tea Room Announces Fall Schedule
The first service is slated for Thursday, Oct. 2.
1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2026
This group of 31 high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in late May with a three-day, two-night retreat held at Camp Becket.
Pittsfield Council Drops Mayor as School Chair Change
The City Council supported some recommended changes to the City Charter, but left behind an ordinance that designates the mayor as chair of the School Committee.
MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College Ranking
This marks 11 consecutive years that MCLA has been in the top ten.
Pittsfield Panel Backs School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras
City councilors are in favor of a theoretical system that flags vehicles that don't stop for school buses.
MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House Series
The Fall Mini Open Houses will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 1p.m.
BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline for Fall 2025
The next enrollment deadline for the 2025-2026 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at noon.
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