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Today's student summit at Pittsfield High School is a testament to the power of youth leadership and engagement. Students came together to generate ideas to improve their school experience and engage in community service. The entire school community, including student facilitators, participants, and faculty, demonstrated their commitment to civic responsibility and teamwork.

On eve of winter break, Pittsfield High students pack 10,000 meals for neighbors In about 40 minutes, the student body packed 10,000 meals and 1,000 personal hygiene kits for their neighbors.

We are excited to share that the 2025 Berkshire Countywide PD Day Brochure is now available! This year's event will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This is our annual opportunity to learn, communicate, and collaborate as a region of Berkshire educators. More details about the event and individual workshops are available in the brochure.

Registration Opens: Tuesday, October 14th at 4:00 PM

Registration Closes: Friday, October 24th at 12:00 PM

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Check out our Fall 2025 Viewbook at the link below! It showcases the various projects we facilitate across our region. Thanks to all the educators who make this work possible as we strive to bring schools and community together.

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Congratulations to the Pittsfield Public Schools, Berkshire United Way, and pre-k partners on securing the 250k Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant! BERK12 is proud of the work you’ve done and grateful to support this important project.

See the full press release at the link below.

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Join us for our educator mentor training this August! See the flyer below for details.

If we are a community that believes high school should be meaningful and purposeful for all students, then we, the students of The Berkshires, are telling you we’re ready for school transformation!

Last week, students from seven high schools in our region took center stage at our Berkshires Student Summit held at Berkshire Community College. Hoosac Valley High School, Pittsfield High School, Drury High School, BART Charter Public School, Taconic High School, Monument Mountain Regional High School and Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. They tackled school design provocations and worked collaboratively to generate solutions. The Summit served as a vital hub where students forged connections, explored their school journeys, and provided essential insights. Simultaneously, adults absorbed their perspectives, keen to partner in reinventing the high school experience across The Berkshires.

Special Guest Ty Allen Jackson, award-winning children’s book author and TEDx presenter, kicked off the event with an inspiring motivational talk that reminded students: “You are so much more powerful than you know”, “You win or your learn…you never lose”, and importantly to “Be accountable” for the way you live your lives and the decisions you make.

Student conversations throughout the day sparked actionable ideas and themes. Most importantly students shared that they felt seen and valued in reimagining what’s possible in The Berkshires. They highlighted their strong desire to be at the forefront of change, expressing a clear wish for more frequent participation in these dialogues and events.

Join Us for Wine, Cheese & Your Path to Educator Licensure – May 14 at The Berkshire Innovation Center!

Are you working under a Preliminary License and looking for a pathway to your Initial License, without the time and cost of a traditional graduate program?

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, May 14th, from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. at the BIC for an informative (and delicious!) session with representatives from the PRPIL (Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure). Please drop in any time during this timeframe.

This DESE-approved program offers a flexible, affordable, and efficient option for educators with at least one year of teaching experience. Learn how you can demonstrate your skills through a portfolio-based process and move forward in your licensure journey—without stepping out of the classroom.

Click the link below for full event details.

🍷🧀 WINE, CHEESE & YOUR TEACHING FUTURE 🍷🧀 🍷🧀 WINE, CHEESE & YOUR TEACHING FUTURE 🍷🧀 Tuesday, May 14th | 2:45 – 4:15 PM | Berkshire Innovation Center 45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield Advance Your Career Without Breaking the Bank! Looking to earn your Initial License at a reasonable cost and in a short time? Come connect with PRPI...

Join us as we spring into ed tech and AI this May! See the attached flyer for free professional learning sessions hosted by BERK12 at the Berkshire Innovation Center. All sessions run from 4:30 - 6:00. Click the link below to register and save your seat.

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Our partnership on the Berkshire Portait of a Graduate project is a collaboration with the Pittsfield Public Schools, North Adams Public Schools, Hoosac Valley Regional School District, Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School, and Berkshire Hills Regional School District.

This Berkshire Eagle article highlights how Pittsfield has embedded the portrait and competencies into their strategic plan. We are striving to shift schooling to provide a more meaningful experience that supports students in their next steps for college, career, and life.

Pittsfield school officials have developed a strategic plan that emphasizes teaching human skills that AI can't replace The Portrait of a Graduate, Costa said, emphasizes skills that will not be rendered obsolete by AI: communication, lifelong learning, critical thinking, global citizenship, preparedness and responsibility.

Well done Pittsfield High School! Student Voice Summits are a key feature of our Berkshire Portrait of a Graduate work this year.

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Our Berkshire Countywide PD Day brochure has been released! Over 45 workshops are being offered this November 5th on our region's annual professional development day. It's an opportunity for every teacher to connect, communicate, and collaborate with their colleagues across The Berkshires. Registration begins this Friday Oct 11th at 4pm.

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