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In Northampton, Amherst, and Greenfield, increasing public education budgets became a central issue in Tuesday’s elections — but not all candidates who ran on...
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Portia Bonner, who is leaving Northampton Public Schools after a polarizing stint as superintendent, is in negotiations to lead the Collaborative for Educational Services.
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Ten years after the state took over Holyoke's schools, the district is now back under local control. But educators say they're still without a...
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After more than 500 days of bargaining, the state Department of Labor Relations has denied the university’s request for mediation — for now.
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After more than 40 bargaining sessions, UMass is asking the state for a mediator, which union members say could force the university's final offer...
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Six candidates are running for three seats after a year of contentious discussions over the school district's budget.
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Nearly 200 workers took part in the multi-union strike Tuesday. They include the school's dining workers, facilities staffers, and housekeepers.
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After 10 years under state control, officials have lauded the progress the district has made. But others have questioned the metrics the state has...
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After a decade of receivership, members of the Holyoke Teachers Association feel the state’s exit plan comes up short of justice for the predominantly...
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Over 500 food workers at the private school have become the latest western Mass union members to secure their first contract.
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With measles making a comeback in some states, some western Mass schools are not achieving “herd immunity” status.
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Trump’s cuts to science funding would have big impacts for researchers, patients, and public health, too.