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Most of Western Massachusetts schools will open before Labor Day this year since the holiday that signals the unofficial end of summer falls so late in the month. The earliest date for the start of school is Aug. 31, the Monday before Labor Day. Fluctuations in the start day are affected by how many snow days local districts add to the 180-day public school calendar. Below are some starting dates for school districts and some private schools in Western Massachusetts: Springfield Public Schools: Monday, Aug. 31, Grades 1-12; Tuesday, Sept. 8, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten.
How Much Do Public Schools Spend on Teaching? Public education now costs federal, state and local governments upward of $500 billion annually. This total is up from $354 billion 15 years ago and currently represents the largest state and local government expenditure. While spending increased nearly 50 percent, enrollment increased by just over 10 percent, reading and science scores held steady and on-time graduation hovered at 70 percent.