Springfield Public Schools

A recent federal effort to claw back millions in unspent COVID relief funds shocked education leaders across the country. It meant at least $106 million would be yanked from Massachusetts – with almost half of those dollars affecting Springfield Public Schools alone. But as the dust settles and officials figure out what to do next, the picture appears to not be as grim as it was a week ago.

School districts across Massachusetts are grappling with millions of federal dollars being “terminated.” That’s what Governor Maura Healey’s calling it after the Department of Education pulled over $100 million in not-yet-spent pandemic-related dollars. The move came as a shock, with the biggest school system in western Massachusetts suffering the biggest setback

Following months of debate, officials in Springfield have agreed to a new deal spelling out how and when police can access cameras in the district’s schools.

Top education officials in Massachusetts are promoting free community college and financial aid to high schoolers. That included a stop in Springfield Monday.

Officials in Springfield, Massachusetts are asking for more time as they hash out new language on an agreement allowing the police department access to public school cameras

As states and local governments grapple with a federal grant freeze, Springfield, Massachusetts, is still hoping to put recently-awarded grant money to work — paving the way for a new fleet of electric buses.

The new superintendent of Springfield Public Schools is halfway through her first, full school year leading the district. During a recent special address, Dr. Sonia Dinnall described work done during her first few months, as well as priorities going forward.

Overseeing one of the biggest school districts in New England, the Springfield School Committee held its first, organizational meeting of the new year Thursday – tackling some lingering issues from 2024 and picking a new vice chair.

As renovations continue at Springfield’s biggest high school, work that went into one of its most popular facilities wrapped up with a splash.

Officials in Springfield are looking to update a contract that lets police access cameras in Springfield Public Schools in certain situations. Some students who say they’re uncomfortable with that voiced their concerns during a special community meeting Thursday.