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Inside look at UMass Amherst's forensic anthropology field school
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (59+ words) Western Mass News Inside look at UMass Amherst's forensic anthropology field school Mother and child hospitalized, 37-year-old man facing OUI charges Investigation underway after toddler hit and killed by train Springfield boy drowns during field trip to High Meadow Springfield…...
Almost impossible in a classroom: students seek hands-on forensic experience at UMass Amherst
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (351+ words) AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A dozen college students from across the country took part in a field school program to get hands-on training in bioarcheology and forensic anthropology. Western Mass News witnessed what these students were up to and what…...
Test results reveal concerning trends with some students" reading and math scores. Here"s why
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (516+ words) Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling. In a few years, they will have graduated " and they may still be behind. "The 13-year-olds who took this assessment last year…...
American students in "learning recession" as math and reading scores decline
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (59+ words) Western Mass News American students in "learning recession" as math and reading scores decline Ludlow man arrested after naked attack on dog walker Bowlers support Monson family recovering from devastating house fire Local legend honored for completing 50 Ironman triathlons Valley…...
Kids, parents advocate for pediatric health care in D. C.
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (362+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - For most families, a trip to Washington is a chance to see the nation's landmarks. For Eric and Virona Guy, and their 12-year-old son E'Shon, it was an opportunity to tell lawmakers how access to specialized pediatric care…...
Madison-based dance company performed on America's Got Talent
1+ week, 1+ day ago (92+ words) Western Mass News Madison-based dance company performed on America's Got Talent Vegas Golden Knights fans ready to cheer on team in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final Seniors with past due electricity bills in Nevada could be eligible for help Thieves…...
Belchertown Public Schools suspends Summer Eats Program
1+ week, 2+ day ago (79+ words) Western Mass News BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Belchertown Public School District has announced it's suspending its Summer Eats Program until further notice. In a message posted to social media, Superintendent Brian Cameron said they made the decision after experiencing…...
High school apologizes after 12 students with disabilities were left out of yearbook
1+ week, 6+ day ago (142+ words) CHAPEL HILL, N. C. (Gray News) " A school district in North Carolina is apologizing after 12 students with disabilities were left out of a high school yearbook. The students were left out of the yearbook at Chapel Hill High School. According to WRAL,…...
Westfield Dollars for Scholars awards record $363 K to 137 students
2+ week, 1+ day ago (244+ words) Western Mass News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A big night over in Westfield for local students and for the community groups helping them take the next step after graduation. CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will award a record number of…...
Rapides Parish School Board offers free summer meals at 23 sites
2+ week, 1+ day ago (46+ words) Western Mass News Rapides Parish School Board offers free summer meals at 23 sites New study links alcohol consumption in young women to early-onset breast cancer Overnight house fire on Dillingham Ave in Shreveport...