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Ward 6 member says special education must be central as Holyoke regains local control
Holyoke School Committee · December 1, 2025
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Summary
Patty Lubold told Holyoke Media she will prioritize special education, citing that about one in three students are on IEPs and criticizing district reporting (MCAS coverage) for failing to address students with disabilities.
Patty Lubold, the incoming Ward 6 member of the Holyoke School Committee, said special education will be her top priority as the district resumes more local control.
Lubold said the MCAS report and district progress reviews have not adequately addressed students with disabilities. “We mentioned that 1 in 3 students are on an IEP, and that…
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