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Presentation made to Friends of the Homeless last Thursday from Upscale Socks
Presentation made to Friends of the Homeless last Thursday from Upscale Socks. For part of November and December, every purchase made, we donate a pair to the organization. 380 pairs of socks was the final amount.
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Balloting Process for 2022-23 School Year Set to Begin January 10th
Informational Event Scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 5th January 4, 2022 – The district’s balloting process for students entering middle or high school next year (the 2022-2023 school year) or for families interested in enrolling their child in a magnet school, will begin on January 10th and run until February 18th. Families are invited to attend…
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Surviving the Winter Season with Diabetes
SPRINGFIELD – The winter season is a wonderful time to venture into the great outdoors for a refreshing walk in the pristine landscape or to enjoy a spontaneous snowball fight. But winter can be tricky for people with diabetes to navigate. “With some advanced planning and preparation, you can enjoy the winter season without compromising…
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Dog Whistle Politics and the Myth of Critical Race Theory in the Schools
By Dr. Bridgette Baldwin The idea of a “dog whistle” functions by using terms that hold a double meaning. To one group the term may mean one thing, but to another, it suggests something completely different. Most powerfully, dog whistle terms have the power to express negative racial undertones while claiming that the message is…
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Learning with Disabilities in the Age of Remote Education
By Michael Johnson, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Planning We can hardly keep up with all the articles exploring the pandemic’s impact on the education system. Before the pandemic, no one had heard of Zoom© video conferencing. In March of 2020, many Pioneer Valley students and teachers had just weeks to learn this…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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