MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting Applications

11:34AM / Saturday, September 20, 2025Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program.

The M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare them to make an impact in their school communities. Programs include M.Ed. with initial licensure, professional teacher licensure with M.Ed., M.Ed. with individualized plan of study non-licensure, and accelerated 4+1 bachelor's degree with M.Ed.

"When you finish our program here, you will be licensed as a public school teacher in Massachusetts," said Maggie Clark, Associate Professor of Education. "That means, upon graduation, you can immediately go into the field. This is a license that you can bring anywhere. So many states are looking for educators from states like Massachusetts, because they know we’ve done it well."

MCLA's Education Department also provides essential support to emergency license holders within Massachusetts public school districts. The mission is to guide and assist educators in transitioning from emergency licenses to provisional or initial licenses, ensuring stability and excellence in our educational system.

Designed for working professionals, the program offers an online format. MCLA is a fully approved educator prep program through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for Initial Licensure in early childhood, elementary, middle school, secondary education, and moderate disabilities.

Information Sessions:

October 14 at 5 p.m.
November 20 at 6 p.m.
December 10 at 6 p.m.

Students can complete the degree in as few as five semesters with fulfillment of many subject matter knowledge areas. The program welcomes applications from well-qualified candidates who have evidence of academic success and a bachelor’s degree. Applications for the Spring 2026 semester are due by December 1, 2025, for priority consideration.

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North Adams Student Struck by Bicyclist at Bus Stop

Staff Reports04:19PM / Friday, September 25, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A North Adams Public Schools student was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a bicyclist at a bus stop.

According to police, the incident happened around 8:14 Friday morning near the intersection of Hudson Street and Eagle Street.

An adult was riding a bicycle southbound on Eagle Street down a steep decline. The bicycle's brakes were not working, and the rider was unable to stop.

A group of children was waiting for the school bus at the intersection when the bicyclist struck one of the students.

First responders were on scene, and other adults present at the bus stop also intervened.

The child sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released later that morning.

The bicyclist was charged with operating a bicycle to endanger. Police confirmed the bicycle was not an e-bike.

The school district sent families an email stating that students riding the Brayton B2 bus and the Colgrove C2 bus witnessed the accident. Staff checked in with each student witness, and school adjustment counselors provided support for students throughout the day.

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