Massachusetts education officials have released statewide guidance urging schools to use the technology thoughtfully, with an emphasis on equity, transparency, academic integrity and human oversight. “AI already surrounds young people. It is baked into the devices and apps they use, and is increasingly used in nearly every system they will encounter in their lives, from health care to banking,” the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s new AI Literacy Module for Educators says. “Knowledge of how these systems operate — and how they may serve or undermine individuals’ and...
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Mohawk Trail Regional School special education teacher earns Excellence in Teaching Award
BUCKLAND — Shelburne resident Angela Schatz was recently awarded the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award within the Mohawk Trail Regional School District for her work as a special education teacher. “Ms. Schatz is a dedicated educator, committed to providing a safe,...
Mar
2020
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Local technical schools lead donations to area hospitals
Two local technical schools, Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton, have each made donations of supplies to their local hospitals - Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, and Cooley...
Mar
2020
20
Schools pivot to remote learning – Educators try to provide ‘normalcy in this abnormal time’ amid school closures
NORTHAMPTON — With Massachusetts schools closed through at least April 7 as part of a state effort to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, school districts are adjusting to a remote learning experience. School officials interviewed by the Gazette say that...
Mar
2020
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Meal options for students during school closure
Schools continue to think outside the box with meal delivery as well as pick up during this extended school closure. Franklin County Technical School, with the help of FM Kuzmeskus yellow or brown mini buses, is delivering meals for any FCTS student, prepared daily...
Mar
2020
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Local schools providing pickup, delivery meal options
After Gov. Charlie Baker’s mandatory closure of all schools in Massachusetts for at least three weeks in response to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the county are coming up with ways to keep food accessible to families while classrooms...
Mar
2020
18
Early Education and Care programs to suspend operations; Some Emergency Child Care Programs will be established
Governor Baker has ordered all early childhood education programs across the State of Massachusetts to suspend providing childcare by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, March 22, 2020. This will remain in effect until April 6, 2020. At the same time, the Department of Early...
Mar
2020
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Art therapy: Northampton authors launch new drawing webcasts to help kids, parents cope during pandemic
Monday marked the first day of working remotely for scores of Americans following social distancing guidelines, including many parents and guardians who suddenly found themselves homeschooling their kids. Of course, not everyone has the privilege of working from...
Mar
2020
17
Hatfield names three finalists for schools chief
HATFIELD – The director of special education for the Frontier Regional and Union #38 school districts, along with a Pittsfield principal and a Vermont superintendent, are finalists to become the next superintendent for the Hatfield public schools. The Hatfield...
Mar
2020
16
Schools Closed In Massachusetts Until At Least April 7th
Part of the restrictions Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker imposed on the state on Sunday evening was a statewide closure of all schools in the Bay State. The Governor said that school districts were working to find alternative methods of learning for students...
Mar
2020
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Sheffield Elementary School counselor honored with Grinspoon award
TURNERS FALLS — It can take a village to raise a child. But just as often, it takes a whole school. Kevin White, the counselor at Sheffield Elementary School, knows this as well as anyone. He’s been a school counselor with the Gill-Montague Regional School District...
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