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Springfield is 1st city in Massachusetts to offer free pre-K for 3, 4 year olds
“All the data showed us that families want and need full-day pre-K,” Roach added, saying “the biggest challenge facing the school system was securing funding and creating facilities to house the programs.” → Read More
COVID marks new chapter for independent bookstores
If there is any silver lining to a year when people were confined to their homes, it is that there is new appreciation for books and the joy of reading. Stores like the Odyssey in South Hadley, Olive Tree in Springfield and Broadside in Northampton have capitalized on that. → Read More
New England Patriots, Attorney General Maura Healey team up with 95 schools to combat violence
"One in three young people has experienced physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse in a relationship, Healey said. "At the high school level, we have a unique opportunity to disrupt that cycle." → Read More
Sci-Tech band documentary gets standing ovation at Springfield premiere
More than 1,000 people gave a standing ovation following Wednesday's world premiere of a documentary film chronicling the journey of 500 students in the Sci-Tech band from musical newbies to accomplished performers under the charismatic baton of music teacher Gary Bernice. → Read More
How did Springfield's mayor balance his proposed budget? 5 things that helped
Plante said the city was able to balance the budget with additional revenues, including a total of $7 million from MGM for its $800 million casino and entertainment complex, building permits and departmental savings. → Read More
One-eyed dog crosses country with Agawam owner
It was a journey to raise awareness about the plight of animals like Flurry, who was found in 2007 roaming the streets of New York City with a bloody head and one eyeball hanging by a thread. → Read More
Springfield diocese also considering privately owned properties for new Catholic high school
Diocesan point man Paul Gagliarducci said he could not identify the private sites because they are not church-owned. → Read More
Former Cathedral High School site in Springfield emerges as leading contender for location of planned new Catholic school
While the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield ruled out one site, it said two more of the four proposed sites have problems. → Read More
Former Cathedral High School site in Springfield emerges as leading contender for location of planned new Catholic school
While the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield ruled out one site, it said two more of the four proposed sites have problems. → Read More
Problems for Cathedral, Holyoke Catholic high schools preceded merger plan
With both schools facing financial challenges, it was the tornado that triggered the inevitable discussion that led to the diocesan proposal to merge the two schools under the umbrella of a new regional Catholic high school. → Read More
Merger of Cathedral, Holyoke Catholic high schools weighed, rejected years earlier
In 2002, when Holyoke Catholic was forced to vacate its downtown Holyoke building because of structural problems, there was talk of moving the students into vacant space at Cathedral's Surrey Road building, diocesan spokesman Mark Dupont said on Thursday. → Read More
Springfield Diocese to reveal potential sites for new Catholic high school during Monday meeting with parents
Bishop Rozanski and Paul Gagilarducci, diocesan consultant and former superintendent of the Hampden-Wilbraham schools, will address affected parents about sites under review on Monday during a 7 p.m. meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle in West Springfield. → Read More
Springfield middle school students forgo April vacation to brush up on math skills
The academy begins on April 20 and will end on April 24. → Read More
New science wing at Springfield's Central High School has all the bells and whistles, state treasurer says
State-of-the-art science equipment and labs throughout Bay State schools will help elevate the lives of immigrant families and student who come from less fortunate circumstances, as the commonwealth champions STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) education, Treasurer Deb Goldberg said. → Read More
New diocesan school should be named 'Cathedral Catholic Regional High School,' activist group says
Al DiLascia, chairman of the Cathedral committee, said the purpose of the meeting is not to push the group's agenda, but to gain input from parents, students, faculty and community members affected by the decision to merge Cathedral and Holyoke Catholic with High School a new building. → Read More
Springfield College president denies rumors Cathedral High School site being considered for expansion
"The better Springfield does, the better Springfield College does," she said."You can't turn your back on the community." → Read More
Committee for Cathedral Action to host 'town hall' style meeting on new Catholic high school
Al DiLascia, chairman of the Committee for Cathedral Action – the group that has actively been promoting the Surrey Road site in Springfield – said the meeting isn't designed to air the group's well-established views. → Read More
$75 million sought to promote innovative education programs in Springfield, other communities
"Massachusetts is listed as No.1 in the states with jobs that require a post-secondary education according to a recent study by Georgetown University → Read More
Scotland Yard commander, now Bay Path professor, sees role for women in counterterrorism
Speaking during a break at the 20th annual Bay Path Women's Conference, Milton, who is the lead faculty member teaching counter terrorism and homeland security at Bay Path University's American Women's College, said the field of criminal justice is "too male dominated." → Read More
Surrey Road in Springfield central, logical spot for rebuilt Cathedral High School, backer says
"It "right smack dab centrally located in the heart from which the new Catholic High School can draw students," DiLascia said on Thursday. → Read More