Laurie Risler is a former elementary school teacher. She now teaches education courses at Westfield State University. She has co-led professional development programs in history for the Collaborative for Educational…
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Hadley Elementary School cited for STEM focus
…named as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, which is given to elementary schools across the United States that provide broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through its PLTW…
Math Educators PLC
This professional learning community (PLC) is for anyone who is a Math educator in a school setting in Massachusetts. This PLC will be a place for Math educators to share…
From “flat Earth” to climate change denial, kids are deluged with fake science. Now teachers are fighting back
…grade students filed in and took their seats. “Hey guys, you need your papers from yesterday, and a pencil,” said Lau, launching into the day’s lesson. “So, how can I…
Elementary School In Berkshires Revamps Culture With Trauma In Mind
…into what’s called a “trauma-informed” school. The goal is to train the whole staff to be attuned to stress in children’s lives. “People who have been around education for a…
Pioneer to begin $400,000 computer replacement
…run the tried-and-true Windows 7, or the newer Windows 8. Windows 8 has been criticized by many for bugs as well as its revamped interface, which is more geared for…
ELL Education Workgroup
This workgroup will help all educators to strengthen their skills for working with ELL students and others who need language support, design curricula for these students, or gain further practice…
Gill-Montague IT director earns MassCUE Administrator Award for tech innovation
…learning and professional growth for all faculty and staff.” Powers specified that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mahaney observed that teachers “need]}**ed extensive professional development related to the flood of online…
Belchertown School Chief to Retire
…in education and spending some reflective time,” Coffin said. “I realize that this is a time in my life when I need to start a new chapter.” Coffin also cited…
History’s Mysteries becomes iCivics Private i History Detectives
…“ensure that every student in America receives a quality and engaging civic education and graduates from high school well prepared and enthusiastic for citizenship. iCivics shared the following press release…