College Notes: Fall 2023| 04:17PM / Sunday, February 18, 2024 | |
students have emerged as the first place winners of the 2023 Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Stock Market Challenge, College/Corporate Competition. The winning team from the Springfield college included team captain Nicholas Whalen of Great Barrington and Timothy Amsden, Carlie Smith, Sean Alvord, Michael Gauthier, and Regina Mastrangelo. In addition, many students participated in the volunteer event during the day and the evening competition. This event, now in its 18th year, is a competition in which college students and corporate professionals, including accounting firms, investment management firms, and banks, engage in a >> Read More |
Pittsfield School Committee Sees Breakdown of FY23 ExpendituresBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:56AM / Friday, February 16, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Public Schools spent a total of $135.8 million on education in fiscal year 2023. While the majority is attributed to the budget approved by the School Committee, this also includes a healthy amount of state aid and funds from other city departments.
On Wednesday, the committee received a presentation on education spending outside of the district budget and an update on the governor's proposed budget for fiscal 2025. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kristen Behnke said the administration wants to make sure that the committee and public are aware that there is a lot of education spending that is not confined to the
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BCC Continues Community Workshops | 10:53AM / Friday, February 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Workforce Development and Community Education department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces two upcoming workshops open to the public. Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/workshops. All classes will be held on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, March 7-April 6 Times vary (visitwww.berkshirecc.edu/workshops for more details) $420 includes textbook Note: After completing the class, students must apply for and pass the state exam to receive a >> Read More |
Wahconah Regional High School Urges Change Through Togetherness By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:26AM / Friday, February 16, 2024 | |
Principal Aaron Robb says the annual event was started in 1998 to address the frequency of fighting between students. See more photos here. DALTON, Mass. — The message of togetherness echoed in the Wahconah Regional High School auditorium during a civility assembly on Thursday afternoon. "Overall, our hope for today is that we could shift our perspective and pause just for a moment to think about the impact of our words and actions on others," Principal Aaron M Robb said. The importance of togetherness and reflection was demonstrated through a presentation, performances, and speakers, including Secretary of Education Patrick >> Read More |
BCC to Hold Open House| 08:03AM / Thursday, February 15, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Learn more about Berkshire Community College (BCC) on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 am, including a financial aid workshop at 10 am. The event takes place in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. Prospective students and their guests are invited to meet one-on-one with BCC representatives from various offices. Participants can speak with faculty about the programs that interest them, take a campus tour and learn about paying for college, transferring to a four-year school, internships and career opportunities. All attendees will receive a breakfast, a discount at the BCC >> Read More |
BCC Students in Nursing Programs Maintain High Pass Rate for Licensure Exam | 08:16AM / Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass —?Berkshire Community College (BCC) reports that its Practical Nursing (PN) students had a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) licensure exam in the 2023 calendar year, while Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students had a 91.43 percent pass rate for first-time test takers. All 17 PN students passed, and 64 out of 70 ADN students passed. NCLEX uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology to deliver the exam, ensuring a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence. The passing standard for the NCLEX is the cut point at which the minimum ability is determined to require >> Read More |
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