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Officials in the largest city in western Massachusetts have sketched out plans to spend tens of millions of dollars coming directly to the municipal government from the $2 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Springfield can expect to receive at least $97.5 million in new aid from the federal government – an amount officials described as “transformative.” We will use it wisely and we will use the leverage of this investment to make for a stronger city for everyone in the city of Springfield, Mayor Domenic Sarno said at a press conference this week with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA1). Sarno announced categories where the city plans to spend the money including job creation and economic development, help for seniors, assistance for struggling nonprofits, and housing.
Springfield Public Schools continue to see increase in graduation rates, decrease in dropout rates
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Springfield Public Schools announces it will host in-person graduations, cancels prom
Updated Apr 07, 2021;
Springfield Public Schools announced Wednesday it expects to host in-person graduation ceremonies for the class of 2021 in June, but will be canceling prom for the year.
The decision to cancel prom comes after the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently put out guidance stating that dancing and singing are an “inherently high-risk activity” during the COVID pandemic.
The district shared the announcement in a Facebook post, writing, “In other news, prom season will not occur this year for the Class of 2021 upon recommendation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.”
Live election coverage: What voters are saying about Springfield City Council, school board Jackie Rehwald and Sara Karnes, Springfield News-Leader
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Doris Ewing had decided not to vote when she was on her way to return a library book. As she passed her polling place, she changed her mind.
“I said to myself, ‘Why not?’” Ewing said.
Ewing said she was unimpressed with the coverage prior to the election and didn’t discover what platforms each candidate represented.
“I left several blank because I think it’s wrong to vote if you don’t know anything about it,” Ewing said. “The postcards and things I get in the mail are pretty useless to find out what anybody really stands for. I was quite ambivalent about voting.”
The three individuals will start their new roles July 1.
Merica Clinkenbeard, the current instructional specialist for migrant and English learners with the Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning at Missouri State University, will be the district s next director of English language learning.
She has 18 years of experience as a language proponent and student advocate. She is a certified K-12 Spanish and ESL teacher with a research focus on professional learning to promote language proficiency.
Clinkenbeard previously served as English learner coordinator for the Hollister district for three years. She holds a doctorate in instructional leadership at Lindenwood University.
“I am excited by this opportunity to help teachers of English learners become leaders in our profession,” said Clinkenbeard, in a release. “My emphasis on relationship building and community partnerships, along with my professional background in compliance, instructional strategies and professional le
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