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Gateway to College at STCC Alumni Find Success at UMass Amherst
SPRINGFIELD – Two graduates of the Gateway to College program at Springfield Technical Community College are thriving at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, proving that alternative educational pathways can lead to academic and personal success.
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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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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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Community Foundation Resumes Interest-Free Student Loan Program after Temporary Pause
SPRINGFIELD — Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce the resumption of its student loan program, designed to support post-secondary education students needing financial assistance. After a temporary pause was initiated in July 2024 to assess the program’s impact on students, the Foundation has decided to reinstate the program while continuing ongoing research…
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Meet Springfield Public Schools’ New Superintendent: Dr. Sonia Dinnall
I am proud and honored to serve as Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, the best school district in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a product of Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School, Arthur T. Talmadge Elementary, Warner Elementary, M. Marcus Kiley Junior High, and Classical High School, I am living testament to the excellent education…
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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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