Barnstable Public Schools Receives Grants for Civic Education

Barnstable Public Schools receives grants for civic education

BARNSTABLE – State officials recently announced approximately $972,000 in Civics Teaching and Learning Grants for 37 school districts and education collaboratives, with $8,320 allotted locally for Barnstable Public Schools.   The grants are meant to further civic knowledge and empowerment among students through professional development for educators and the implementation of student civics projects for grades […] The post Barnstable Public Schoo…

From West Springfield to Boston: Students get a $1M boost in civics education

WEST SPRINGFIELD ― Students in West Springfield Public Schools are among those across Massachusetts getting a boost in civics education, thanks to a portion $1 million grant program from the Healey-Driscoll administration aimed at empowering young people to lead community-focused projects.The Civics Teaching and Learning Grants were awarded to 37 school districts and education collaboratives across the state. West Springfield, along with Amherst…