…32 fourth- through sixth-graders are learning “Blockly,” a user-friendly computer programming language. It’s provided for free from www.code.org, a nonprofit dedicated to giving children the opportunity to learn computer science….
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New sensory walkway at Bernardston Elementary School to encourage motor skill development
BERNARDSTON — Students are already jumping, tip-toeing and leap-frogging across the new sensory walkway, installed at Bernardston Elementary School over Columbus Day weekend. Sensory walkways are colorful, creative ways for…
Pearl Rhodes principal resigns, Bernardston principal takes over
LEYDEN — Bernardston Elementary School Principal Bob Clancy is taking on a new role this year, doubling as Pearl Rhodes Elementary School’s principal in neighboring Leyden. Clancy stepped in to…
A ‘new approach’ to teaching computer science: Get rid of the computer
HOLYOKE, MA — This fall, a dozen area high schools will take a new approach to computer classes — sometimes by ditching the computer. While much of the Exploring Computer…
PraacticalAAC Blog Post by Jeanne Tuthill
Jeanne Tuthill, an assistive technology specialist at the CCATT Center, has prepared a post for Carole Zangari’s PracticalAAC Blog, and we are pleased to share the blog with you: If…
The Massachusetts Migrant Education Program Partners with School Districts
…programming, as well as not having programming for preschoolers and kindergarteners. This past summer, SPS and MMEP collaborated to address these issues and worked together to provide full-day programming, along…
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…code. Levesque, 17, of East Longmeadow, joined students around the world last week in an event called the Hour of Code, a program designed to make computer programming more interesting…
Pioneer to begin $400,000 computer replacement
NORTHFIELD – Work will begin this summer on a $400,000 computer equipment upgrade plan at the Pioneer Valley Regional School District’s five schools. The district will borrow the money for…
Collaborative Licensure Programs teacher featured on WBZ/CBS Boston
…“Girls Are All About that Math.” Click here to see the full segment: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/04/04/eye-on-education-chelmsford-math-music/ Click here to see the video “Girls are All About that Math” with Beyranevand’s students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mCkShgK1-E&feature=youtu.be…
Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group connects ‘unified buddies’ with student athletes
…Regional School District’s Special Olympics bowling season. The annual program is organized by Sue Scott, the physical education teacher at Pioneer Valley Regional School and Bernardston Elementary School. “It gives…