Life with Monte: The Quarters
If you grew up in the 1980s, then you’ll likely remember some time spent whiling away the hours at the local arcade, a few quarters and some skill with a joystick being the only things needed to guarantee a good time. In this week’s “Life with Monte” segment, Monte Belmonte takes us on a trip down memory lane to visit The Quarters in Hadley, MA – a retro video arcade experience – and he’s bringing a pocketful of change with him.
Massachusetts Insight Awards
The Massachusetts Insight Award is an honor given to instructors by Mass Insight Education. The award is bestowed upon teachers who successfully motivate their students, prepare them for college, and assist greatly in turning their school’s academic performance for the better. Mass Insight Education’s Leslie Prudhomme and Marrissa Donato, a new AP teacher and one of the recent winners of the award, talk about the importance award and the work of Mass Insight Education.
Eric Lesser on the Skills Gap
Imagine there are good-paying jobs available, but no one in that job market with the training or background to fill those positions. That’s not a good recipe for economic health or growth, and that’s exactly the problem currently happening in Massachusetts. State Senator Eric Lesser joins Carolee McGrath to discuss how The Commonwealth is working to address the situation at both the executive and legislative level.
