Conte Makes 2021 School Improvement Plan, Addresses Student FeelingsAs a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a student survey revealed that amidst remote learning, Conte pupils are struggling with positive feelings and are feeling isolated from their peers. Mount Greylock District Enrollment Down, School-Year Start Survey PositiveChapter 70, the commonwealth's major state aid program to districts, and Chapter 71, transportation aid, both could be affected negatively by a decline in enrollment. Taconic Rain Garden Dedicated to Late Maxymillian EmployeeA rain garden at the new Taconic High School is being dedicated in memory of one of the workers who helped build it. Herberg Set to Take on Ambitious Improvement Plan Thanks to State GrantThanks to a $900,000 state grant, Herberg Middle School is poised to vastly improve the academics in the building. Herberg has had low scores on state assessments leading it into "turnaround status" and Principal Martin McEvoy and Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning Lisa Lesser crafted an ambitious plan to change those results. Earlier this month, the state not only approved the plan but also awarded $900,000 over the next three years to implement it. North Adams School Committee Renews Contract With SuperintendentThe School Committee on Tuesday signed a new three-year contract with Superintendent of Schools Barbara Malkas. |
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