| |
Daily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
|
More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
| Need to contact iBerkshires? Here's how. |
Like to Write?
 iBerkshires accepts submissions about local events, news and opinion pieces. There are openings for freelance work, too, for qualified candidates. E-mail tdaniels@iberkshires.com to find out more. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
 MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
RegionWhat's PlayingSales FliersColumnists | Independent Investor
|
Obama TransitionOther StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
Related Stories |
| |
MCLA prof elected to NEA Executive Committee - July 25, 2008
 | | Len Paolillo |
NORTH ADAMS – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) sociology professor Len Paolillo recently was elected to fill one of two open seats on the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee at this summer’s NEA Representative Assembly. Paolillo’s appointment marks the first time in 18 years that a higher education professional will serve on the committee.
“I was absolutely thrilled to be elected,” Paolillo said. “It was a real honor.”
MCLA President Mary K. Grant said Paolillo will be an important addition to the committee.
“Not only will higher education have a strong voice at the table, Len brings with him many, many years of experience in helping to build a strong institution at MCLA, supporting the success of countless students, and working to raise the profile of public higher education across the Commonwealth and the Country,” Grant said.
Paolillo, a Pittsfield resident, will begin his three-year term on September 1. He expects to spend between seven and eight weeks in Washington, D.C., each year, as he attends monthly meetings and works on strategies and directions for public education decisions in the United States. He also will travel to various states throughout the country, talking about the NEA’s goals and vision to improve public education.
Until November, Paolillo will work very closely with the NEA in an attempt to elect candidates whose voting records are positive for education, including candidates for the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. He said the NEA endorsed presidential candidate Barak Obama because of his “excellent voting record” affecting public education across the country.
“We’re trying to get members to realize that all educational decisions are political decisions, and we want them to understand how these decisions affect their lives and those of their students,” Paolillo said. “The working conditions of teachers, professors and educational support professionals are the learning conditions of students. That’s something that should never be forgotten.” |
|
Enter your email address below to receive our FREE iBerkshires.com Newsletter
|
Marvel Comic Features Obama