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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Aug
2015
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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 Science program does in fact feature computer work, the yearlong curriculum encourages...
Aug
2015
11
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
SOUTHAMPTON, MA - The William E. Norris Elementary School begins a new after school program for the coming school year, starting September 8th, 2015 for students through grade 5. The program will be run by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) of...
Aug
2015
10
Barbara Cheney – CES Profile
HOLYOKE, MA - To Barbara Cheney, Lead Teacher at Mount Tom Academy and CES Licensure program instructor, everything she has done in her professional life has prepared her for her current role. Located at Holyoke Community College (HCC), the alternative high school...
Aug
2015
6
Local 21st Century Learning Centers approved for funding for this coming school year
NORTHAMPTON – State funding for five “exemplary” out-of-school time programs in the region has been approved for the coming school year. The five programs provide high quality academic enrichment opportunities for students, after school and during the summer...
Jul
2015
30
Massachusetts House restores $17.5 million for kindergarten expansion grants to state budget
BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday voted to restore $17.5 million in funding for kindergarten expansion grants, overriding Gov. Charlie Baker's veto. The restoration of the kindergarten expansion grants passed unanimously, 155-0, despite calls for a...
Jul
2015
28
New Professional Learning Communities coming this fall to CES
NORTHAMPTON, MA - This fall, the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) introduces two additional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The Librarian/Media Specialists PLC begins on September 29th, and the Social Justice & Equity in Schools PLC starts...
Jul
2015
21
Governor Baker signs FY16 Budget
BOSTON, MA - Governor Baker’s FY16 budget has been signed for the Commonwealth. The final budget figure was $38.1 billion, with Baker’s vetoes totaling $162.8 million. Cuts relating to education that are raising concern include funding for early education and care...
Jul
2015
20
Assabet Valley Collaborative students make video to connect with Taylor Swift
MARLBORO, MA - The Assabet Valley Collaborative, which works with 15 school districts including Marlborough, Maynard, Grafton and Hudson Public Schools, is hoping that Taylor Swift will see the video created with the help of their Evolution program students. They...
Jul
2015
17
If you want your children to succeed, teach them to share in Kindergarten
Kindergartners who share, cooperate and are helpful are more likely to have a college degree and a job 20 years later than children who lack those social skills, according to a new study. Kids who get along well with others also are less likely to have...
Jul
2015
17
The Amherst regional school consolidation question
Over the past several years, the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District has been operating with state funding that has been stagnant at best, and declining at worst. In addition, enrollments have been declining steadily over the past several years, a trend which...
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