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Criminalizing the Poor: The United States Supreme Court Upholds Law that Punishes the Homeless
On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court (USSC) rendered a decision in the case of City of Grant Pass, Oregon v. Johnson (Johnson). This case has sparked a significant debate, and raised important questions about who should be responsible for our poor and homeless. In Johnson, a local ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon…
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Denise Hurst, Springfield, Nominated for President-Elect of the MASC
“The Nominating Committee of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Inc. (MASC) met on June 21, 2024, in Marlboro” and “following the interview of candidates, voted that the following nominations be forwarded to the Board of Directors for presentation at the Delegate Assembly.”The Delegate Assembly, which is comprised of statewide school committee members, voted on…
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Governor Healey Signs Breast Cancer Screening Bill
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Relative to Medically Necessary Breast Screenings and Exams for Equity and Early Detection. This comprehensive legislation will ensure that patients have access to follow-up breast cancer screenings and exams, while also preventing any increase in patient cost-sharing by 2026. “We know that early detection of breast cancer…
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Empowering Success Beyond Tests
The Power of Attendance andConsistent Learning This fall, Massachusetts voters made a pivotal decision: the MCAS test will no longer be required for future students to graduate. As superintendent, I want our community to know that Springfield Public Schools is steadfast in its commitment to what we believe is most essential—teaching students the skills they…
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Speak Up for Trans Rights
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes time with friends and family. After a brutal election season, many are anxious about sitting down with relatives who did not back the same candidate. Let’s face it, in the best of years it can be challenging and hard to avoid conflict. I can’t imagine…
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Free Summer Eats Meal Program Returns to Springfield to Keep Kids and Teens Nourished All Summer Long
With the school year having ended on June 23rd, Chartwell K12, Springfield Public Schools, and Home Grown Springfield are helping ensure that no child goes hungry this summer through the Summer Eats Free Meals Program.
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