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Easthampton High Civics Team Win National Championship

Easthampton High Civics Team Win National Championship

by NEPM | Jul 23, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

Even though schools are closed, Easthampton High School just came up big—really big—when the civics team won the national “We the People” civics championship. After their state win in January, the team was supposed to travel to Washington for Nationals. Instead, they...
Western Mass Catholic Schools Reopening Plans

Western Mass Catholic Schools Reopening Plans

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

Many public school systems in Western Massachusetts are wrestling with if and how to reopen this fall amidst COVID-19. The Springfield Roman Catholic diocese has announced that 12 elementary schools and St. Mary’s High School in Westfield will fully reopen with...
Amherst Students to Learn About Local Holocaust Connection

Amherst Students to Learn About Local Holocaust Connection

by NEPM | Jul 14, 2020 | Education, Show Segments

A new project in Amherst explores a lesser known side of the Holocaust: how members of a small town in Connecticut, largely Christians, helped Jewish Holocaust survivors find community after the war.  This project will help shape a new curriculum for high schoolers in...
Should Police Be Present in Springfield Public Schools?

Should Police Be Present in Springfield Public Schools?

by NEPM | Jul 1, 2020 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The police unit in Springfield public schools is known as the Quebec Unit. The unit has been in place since 1992.  But now, in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, there are calls for the city to remove all police officers from schools.  Denise Hurst is a...
Springfield Schools Plan for Learning This Fall

Springfield Schools Plan for Learning This Fall

by NEPM | Jun 29, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As school districts prepare for the fall there are a lot of scenarios in play: hybrid models to keep class sizes down, masking wearing, eating lunch in classrooms, and other requirements. These new measures are an attempt to restart classroom learning during the...
Proposed Pittsfield Public School Cuts

Proposed Pittsfield Public School Cuts

by NEPM | Jun 25, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Public school budgets across the state always have one big question mark in them this time of year: the amount of state funding districts can expect for next fiscal year. The COVID-19 pandemic has made that question mark even bigger.   In Pittsfield, which gets most...
Massachusetts Schools Face Budget Cuts, Layoffs

Massachusetts Schools Face Budget Cuts, Layoffs

by NEPM | Jun 24, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

State lawmakers are grappling with the budget and a devastating loss of revenue due to the pandemic. These budget cuts put the squeeze on local school districts trying to plan for the fall.   According to the Massachusetts Teachers Association, more than 2,000...
Holyoke Boys and Girls Club Closing the Digital Divide

Holyoke Boys and Girls Club Closing the Digital Divide

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As students across the state continue remote learning, technology accessibility for families has raised concerns.  Eileen Cavanaugh, President and CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke, spoke with Zydalis Bauer about their efforts to helping close this digital...
Holyoke Public Schools, Remote Learning, & Student Support

Holyoke Public Schools, Remote Learning, & Student Support

by NEPM | Jun 2, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As schools are closed for the remainder of the academic year, districts are working out how to best support and educate their students during these last weeks of remote learning. Holyoke Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike spoke with Zydalis Bauer about...
Schools & COVID-19: Minnechaug High Keeps Students, Staff Connected

Schools & COVID-19: Minnechaug High Keeps Students, Staff Connected

by NEPM | May 18, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

With schools closed and students learning online, districts are doing their best to keep students connected, both academically and socially. Missing their routines, their friends, and school activities may make some student feel lonely. Over the next few weeks,...
Coping with Virtual School in Pittsfield

Coping with Virtual School in Pittsfield

by NEPM | Apr 29, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

With school remaining online for the rest of the academic year, there are many challenges for districts and parents who are trying to ensure that their children don’t fall behind.  For students, there’s a lot of disappointment – no sports, so spring concerts. And for...
Ben James Reports on Teachers of Color in Western Mass

Ben James Reports on Teachers of Color in Western Mass

by NEPM | Apr 29, 2020 | Education, Show Segments

When students will return to school is a bit of an open question. One thing that is certain: an increasing number of students of color are being educated in Western Massachusetts.   But when it comes to teachers and administrators, the vast majority are white....
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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