AGAWAM — While many communities in the region struggle to approve school budgets that don’t put services, resources, programs and teaching positions on the chopping block, the Agawam School Committee has once again avoided that scenario.
NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee has chosen Annie Azarloza as Northampton Public Schools’ next superintendent following a vote during a special meeting on April 30.
HOLYOKE — Holyoke educators are continuing to push for a new contract that includes competitive salaries, improved leave policies, and a school calendar aligned with neighboring districts as negotiations with the city continue.
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools School Committee approved 46 School Choice seats in grades 1-5 for the 2026-2027 school year during its April 15 meeting.
AGAWAM — Four Agawam teachers — Rebecca Bergeron, Alissa Easton, Melissa Kriebel and Tammy Rumplik — are among more than 100 Western Massachusetts educators being honored with a 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.