“For almost two decades, elected officials have told parents in Northampton some variation of ‘our hands are tied,’ (are they really?) and ‘the state needs to change their funding’ (true, but if it hasn’t happened after almost 20 years of lobbying, do we really believe that the Legislature will suddenly have an epiphany?)” Read Julie…

“We see our public schools as the most important structure for care on a community wide level, and we know we’re not alone in this thinking either” Read Sarah Buttenwieser, Amy Martyn, and Kristen Elde’s Letter to the Editor here:https://www.gazettenet.com/Letter-to-the-editor-55795728 June 30, 2024

“The situation in schools is dire. I’m connected to many teachers, and have never heard them say, ‘I have so much free time and nothing to do.’ They face challenges like never before.” Read Daniel Cannity’s Letter to the Editor here:https://www.gazettenet.com/Letter-to-the-editor-55739965 July 1, 2024

“I understand that budgets are difficult and that many people think there isn’t enough money to go around. But please don’t say this is about supporting future or current students. This budget doesn’t do that, not now and not in the future” Read Amber Clooney’s Letter to the Editor here:https://www.gazettenet.com/Letter-to-the-editor-55813015 July 9, 2024

Social Event for SOS: Support Our Schools Community, conversation, and free popsicles! More Dates Coming Soon! Thank you for joining us on Friday, July 19! * Popsicle Playdates are a social meetup for families from all schools * Join us at an upcoming Popsicle Playdate! We’ll have free popsicles and fun for children while parents…