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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2015
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‘School Local’ aims to promote city schools, will kick off with rally on steps of City Hall
NORTHAMPTON, MA — In a city where patrons are encouraged to eat, bank and shop locally, residents are not surprised that a phrase they have been hearing more and more of is, “School Local.” School Local Northampton is a campaign started by parents to encourage city...
Sep
2015
29
Alternative high schools emphasize learning over time in class
William (Bill) Diehl, in addition to serving as the Collaborative for Educational Services executive director, also serves as the chair of the Diploma Plus board. Bill recently sat down with the Hechinger Report's Gail Robinson to talk about the work of Diploma...
Sep
2015
27
New Union 28 superintendent is old hand at teaching
ERVING, MA — After almost three decades in education, Jennifer Haggerty has begun her first school year in a building devoid of children. “It was my first time in 28 years that I had not been in a building with students. However, I did visit all of the schools on...
Sep
2015
16
Area schools turn to Google’s online software solutions
NORTHAMPTON, MA— Standing before a roomful of 10- and 11-year-olds, technology specialist Andrea Marks pointed to what she calls the “waffle” at the corner of a large computer screen in the front of the room. The waffle — nine tiny squares that form one larger...
Sep
2015
11
Frontier Regional and Union 38 superintendent to retire
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA — This school year will be Frontier Regional and Union 38 Superintendent Martha Barrett’s last with the school district. Barrett announced this week that she plans retire at the end of June. Barrett announced her plans to the Frontier Regional...
Sep
2015
10
In the big-kids school: Preschoolers welcomed into Sanderson Academy
ASHFIELD, MA — A Sanderson Academy custom has been to hold a “boo-hoo” breakfast for new kindergartners and their parents on the starting day of school; so Wednesday, the first day of preschool, the PTO held a “boo-hoo reception” for preschoolers and their parents....
Sep
2015
8
DYS – Watching our Youth Succeed
Across the Department, staff, community members, families and supporters of DYS youth witnessed first-hand the results of encouraging our youth and their potential for accomplishing great things. Graduating from high school is a special milestone for any young...
Sep
2015
3
Tech school adds college-prep, AP courses
TURNERS FALLS, MA — Classes started this week at Franklin County Technical School for the 38th time, but for the first time with advanced college placement classes. The Technical School this year added junior and senior AP English classes and an AP statistics...
Aug
2015
28
Educator Preparation programs win approval from the MA Office of Educator Licensure
NORTHAMPTON, MA --The Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA has received program approval to continue the statewide teacher licensure preparation programs currently managed by the agency, as well as program approval for a redesigned...
Aug
2015
27
Recent Massachusetts Graduates Tie For Top Score on ACT Test
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MA - Bay State high school students outperformed their peers in most other states on the annual ACT test, a benchmark for their college and career readiness, tying with Connecticut for the highest average score in the nation. Massachusetts high...
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