…three interims, and the selection of a temporary district leader is usually “a quick process.” “I think it’s a pretty straightforward process and it gives the district a chance to…
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North Berkshire Academy prepares for success in the Berkshires
…Force of Superintendents, Special Education Directors, and community partners from several school districts in the Berkshires. Seeing the need for a locally based special education public day school, Superintendents Barbara…
Editorial: Graduation celebration commences in Valley
…exciting for students, a time to reflect on the 12 years it took to earn that diploma and a chance to embark on future opportunities. The next step can be…
Collaborative for Educational Services announces the launch this fall of the Massachusetts Licensure Academy for K-12 Educators of Students with Moderate Disabilities
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton, MA has announced the launch this fall of the Massachusetts Licensure Academy. The Academy’s mission, in partnership with and funded by the…
Springfield Treatment Center wins first place in nationwide read-a-thon for students residing in juvenile justice facilities.
…the country participated. The project began with bundles of books, donated by Scholastic to participating sites. Under the direction of an English teacher or Librarian, students logged their reading minutes…
Playful Learning through Intentional Teaching
…positive impact on kindergarten teaching in her district. Here is the link to her recent post on the MESPA blog, Principals Supporting Principals: Play Ball! A Home Run for Kindergarten…
Driving Through Mud: How Rural Mass. Schools Are Coping With Rising Transportation Costs
It’s hard for rural schools in Massachusetts to get kids to and from class every day — especially now, in muddy season, when the snow has melted and the rain…
Raising MCAS bar was a move in the wrong direction
…teetering. We need to respect teachers and administrators as professionals and support them so that they can support our kids. It is time for Massachusetts to step up and again…
Commissioner Announces 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Malden middle school math teacher Jennifer Hedrington receives state’s top educator award
…Hedrington, a seventh-grade math teacher at Ferryway School in Malden, is the 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. The Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program is the state’s top award…
State Pre-K Funding 2016-17 Fiscal Year: Trends and opportunities
…50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) shows continuing support from both Republican and Democratic governors, legislators and state boards of education. In the 2016-17 budget year, 30 states…