Michael Morris

El Salvadoran immigrants will still be welcome in Amherst schools if Temporary Protected Status ends, officials say

Posted on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Diane Lederman, Masslive.com
Date: 1/10/18
Link: Complete Article

AMHERST — In keeping with its tradition of being a sanctuary and a welcoming community, school officials this week told parents the district will continue to teach and serve El Salvadoran immigrants who might lose their federal Temporary Protected Status. President Donald J. Trump’s administration announced Monday it would end the protected status for people… [Read More]

Amherst Regional superintendent to serve on statewide Racial Imbalance Advisory Council

Posted on Monday, December 18th, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Dusty Christensen, The Gazette
Date: 12/18/2017
Link: Complete Article

AMHERST — Superintendent Michael Morris has been appointed for a three-year term to a statewide advisory council on racial imbalance in the commonwealth’s schools. The Racial Imbalance Advisory Council will advise the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the education commissioner “on matters pertinent to the integration of students in our public schools and… [Read More]

Morris won’t seek Amherst superintendent job

Posted on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Scott Merzbach, The Hampshire Gazette
Date: 3/7/2017
Link: Complete Article

AMHERST — Michael Morris, who has served as interim school superintendent for the Amherst public schools since August, will not seek the permanent post. On Monday, Morris sent letters to School Committee members and faculty and staff alerting them that he plans to continue in the interim role through the end of the academic year,… [Read More]