Media Coverage of Massachusetts Rural School Issues
Click here for samples of recent coverage of budget news for individual rural school districts.
Rural schools win support in literacy bill, Hampshire Daily Gazette, February 19th, 2026
Rural Mass. schools face a financial ‘death spiral’, Boston Globe, February 13th, 2026
Rural leaders call for changes to school funding formula, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, November 21, 2025
Legislators, educators say rural school advocacy ‘has never been more important’, Greenfield Recorder, November 17, 2025
Franklin County school leaders call for equitable Chapter 70 funding, Greenfield Recorder, November 7, 2025
Do We Need Rural School Preserves?, Forbes, September 30th, 2025
Massachusetts’ rural school districts are in a ‘death spiral.’ They have a plan to stop it, MassLive, June 27th, 2025
How Rural Schools Are Faring Under Trump, EdWeek, June 25th, 2025
Pioneer Valley residents, legislators speak to ‘urgent’ need for more rural school funding, Greenfield Recorder, June 25th, 2025
Advocacy continues for rural school aid; level funding expected as FY26 budget moves forward, Greenfield Recorder, June 18th, 2025
A new coalition says Massachusetts school districts don’t have enough money. Here’s why. Boston Globe, February 13th, 2025
Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont sustainability study heads into data analysis, solution phase, Greenfield Recorder, September 12, 2024
Rural Schools Are Fighting for Their Existence. What the Future Could Look Like, EducationWeek, July 28, 2024
Editorial: School choice rule targeting districts with tuition agreements is regionally inequitable and nonsensical, Berkshire Eagle, June 3, 2024
Two local school advocates tapped to lead state’s new Small and Rural Schools Committee, Greenfield Recorder, April 16th, 2024
At state budget hearing at GCC, school officials share unique challenges faced by rural districts, Greenfield Recorder, March 1, 2024
Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont districts launch Phase 2 of sustainability study, Greenfield Recorder, February 3rd, 2024
Rural students face persistent access barriers to counselors, gifted programming, K-12 Dive, November 30th, 2023
Massachusetts lawmakers consider additional funding for rural schools, NEPM, November 1st, 2023
Pioneer Valley residents testify in favor of rural school aid bill, Greenfield Recorder, October 31, 2023
Increased rural school aid ‘a tremendous win,’ administrators and legislators say, Greenfield Recorder, August 18, 2023
Rural lawmakers back Mass. school funding bill to increase money for rural schools, Telegram & Gazette, July 20, 2023
Bills look to ensure ‘sustainable future’ for rural schools, Greenfield Recorder, July 20, 2023
School officials, students advocate for more rural aid during ‘critical’ legislative session, Greenfield Recorder, May 10, 2023
Rural schools in Massachusetts still need funding, even with boost in Healey's proposed budget, NEPM, March 23, 2023
Charlemont, Hawley officials push Healey for more rural school aid, Greenfield Recorder, February 21, 2023
Report finds regionalization may only be ‘partial solution’ to challenges posed by low enrollment, less rural school aid, Greenfield Recorder, August 26, 2022
With School Choice leaving some rural districts behind, state report recommends cap on tuition for sending districts, Greenfield Recorder, August 19, 2022
Transportation presents financial, safety challenges for rural schools, Greenfield Recorder, August 12, 2022
School officials: ‘Help us get onto a level playing field’ with Rural School Aid bump, Greenfield Recorder, August 5, 2022
Dearth of resources, declining enrollment stinging rural school districts, Greenfield Recorder, July 29, 2022
‘The beginning of the answer’: Superintendents weigh in on report calling for $60M for rural schools, Greenfield Recorder, July 18, 2022
Rural schools must not be left behind (Editorial), MassLive, July 17, 2022
Report: Massive financial infusion needed for Massachusetts rural schools, NEPM, July 12, 2022
Commission wants $60 million for rural school districts, Hampshire Daily Gazette, July 12, 2022
Massive Financial Infusion Needed for Rural Schools, Mass. Panel Finds, NBC Boston, July 12, 2022
Roundtable emphasizes funding difficulties for area’s rural schools, September 23, 2021