This year, Sabine Denise Jacques and Mariah Lapiroff from the CES Joy and Justice team have been facilitating a theater club in Easthampton that centers self- and social-awareness, embodied connection, and belonging and joy for 6th & 7th graders. They have been using the Brown Paper Studio theater practice to support collaborative thinking and play. Brown Paper Studio is an arts methodology designed to awaken creativity within individuals and groups and to utilize the resulting creative energy for peaceful social transformation; and a unique theater practice that uses art, games,...
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Sep
2015
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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...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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