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Springfield Suez Court Daughters
Springfield Suez Court Daughters served a free Thanksgiving Lunch to residents at Baystate Place on November 21, 2024.
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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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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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