…Michigan University, as a professor of Secondary Literacy Education. He also holds a Massachusetts school superintendent license. He lives in Northampton with his wife, Jeanne Birdsall, the award-winning children’s book…
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Scholar and Common Core critic Yong Zhao says schools need to rethink use of classroom technology
…Massachusetts, have adopted to ensure that students who graduate from high school are ready for college and careers. Zhao said Common Core standards, and tests used to measure whether students…
Not country — but a great teacher: Kayla Werlin of Hadley wins Country Music Association Award as a top music instructor
…music teacher from Massachusetts to receive the award. “I’m very honored,” Werlin said during a recent call to her home in Hadley, where she — like so many other teachers…
Annual IEP Summit
…others who participate in the IEP team process. All participants will receive a copy of the presenters’ newly released book (October 2025), A Practical Guide to Massachusetts Special Education Regulations…
Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…implementing programs with a wide-reaching impact on MA students. Dr. Schuman’s commitment to the mission of the Collaborative and her work as an innovative educational leader were recognized in November…
Erving event connects youth to local history
…employment in the region. Jaylice’s presentation one was of several made to Erving Elementary students, Erving seniors and other residents was part of a grant project the school has been…
Barbara Cheney Appointed Fellow for Summit Learning
…Fellow, Cheney will train, support and guide new Summit Learning educators in Massachusetts and beyond. Cheney uses the pillars of Summit Learning in her classroom every day. Incorporating personalized learning…
Comerford secures $1M for Franklin, Hampshire county projects
…Jo Comerford, who helped to secure $20 million for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in addition to the $1 million in targeted spending across both counties. “I’m grateful to the…
Local Coalitions to Urban Outfitters: “Not far enough”
…they had used alcohol in the past 30 days – percentages that are significantly higher than national rates (ii). For more information, please visit www.spiffycoalition.org Six coalitions in Western Massachusetts…
Five Franklin county schools earn ‘Green Team’ awards
…School and Hawlemont Regional School in Charlemont were all honored by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for their efforts on the state’s “Green Team.” In total 62 schools were…