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Massachusetts school systems ranked best in the United States in new report
Massachusetts school systems are the best in the country, according to a new report. Enrolling a child in school is a major step for any family, so it’s important for parents to know how schools fare in their area. WalletHub has put together its list of the states with the best and worst school systems in 2024 by comparing all 50 states and Washington D.C. across 32 measures of quality and safety, such as pupil-teacher ratio, dropout rate, and median standardized-test scores. Massachusetts was ranked number one overall, here are some of the categories the Commonwealth placed in:
Pathfinder, Berkshire vocational schools awarded career training grants
The state has awarded $13.4-million in educational grants to 21 organizations and schools across the state for careers in the trades, construction and manufacturing industries including two in western Massachusetts.
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
Late change in state budget may cause $200,000 deficit for Burrillville schools
BURRILLVILLE – Weeks after the School Department’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year was finalized, Supt. Michael Sollitto has learned that the district will have to pay out an additional $200,000 to fund rate changes to the state retirement system. The last minute expense means the district has...
Milford Awaits Potential Boost in School Funding from State Budget
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Milford could potentially get more money for schools in the recently signed state budget. While it still has to be approved by the governor, Patch reports the $58 billion state budget includes an additional $2 million over last year’s budget for Milford’s education funding. There is also reportedly some money for upgrades to the Fino Field athletic complex, the sprinkler system at Town Hall and the Mass Central Rail Trail as well as a new staffer to add some services for Chris’ Corner Recovery Resource Center.
Commentary: Superintendent says, ‘We should learn from the past’ on segregation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I recently had the opportunity to read the Annual Report of the Racial Imbalance Advisory Council. I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for RIAC’s analysis and the attention brought to such a critical issue. I do have some concerns,...
Medway Middle School students share civics action projects with community
In May, Medway Middle School students shared their Civics Action projects with the Medway community. In response to the [former] Gov. Charlie Baker administration signing into law An Act to Promote and Enhance Civic Engagement, which made civics projects required for all students in Massachusetts, Medway Middle School 8th grade students must complete a civics project by the end of the school year.
Madison resident named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List
MADISON — Carmine J. Toto was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Carmine Toto’s high school days at Madison High School they blended academic rigor, athletic achievements, and community involvement. From the moment...
Medway High School Athletic Department recognizes spring 2024 season achievements
Top: The Medway High School Girls Softball team. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools) Bottom: Boys Track and Field team members, from left, Davis Campbell (Grade 10), Brian McGrath (Grade 12), and Chase Barucci (Grade 10) (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools) Medway Public Schools Athletic Director Jeff Parcells and Principal John...
Hopedale Resident Named To Dean’s List At Quinnipiac University
The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester at Quinnipiac University:. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible. Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester. Names followed by an asterisk denotes with honors.
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Carbone Named to College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List. Ralph Carbone of Everett was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2024 Dean’s List. A member of the Class of 2024, Carbone was named to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
Seven Greyhounds Selected to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. --- The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association has announced that seven Moravian University women's lacrosse student-athletes have been named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll Wednesday afternoon. Honorees for IWLCA Academic Honor Roll must be juniors, seniors or graduate students, and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of...
Baseball receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
The Holy Cross baseball team has received the American Baseball Coaches Association's Team Academic Excellence Award, the organization has announced. This is the seventh consecutive year that the Crusaders have received the award. In order to be eligible for the award, programs must be coached by ABCA members and have posted a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2023-24 academic year. Holy Cross recorded a 3.31 cumulative GPA across both the fall and spring semesters. Holy Cross was the only Patriot League team recognized out of more than 470 collegiate programs that...
Massachusetts high school senior going for gold at Paris Olympics
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — A Massachusetts high school senior is in France, preparing to compete in the Olympics for the first time. Zuri Ferguson is a 17-year-old senior at Attleboro High School who coaches say is exciting to watch. "It's amazing. It's really, really exciting to watch her," Darby Sawyer,...
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