Arlene Spooner, PT, has worked for over 30 years in Early Intervention as a physical therapist. She has also provided PT services in public schools, and in outpatient pediatrics in…
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State education secretary takes to airwaves with a message: make school attendance ‘a priority’
…multilingual campaign by the state’s K-12 education department, including billboards and ads on radio and public transit. In a 30-second TV spot, Tutwiler appeals directly to the community, saying that…
Teaching Disability History: How the Civil War Changed Disability and American Government
…transformed America, spurring enormous growth in government and private services. The experience also profoundly sharpened attitudes toward people with disabilities, both sympathetic and fearful. On June 30, 2022, 9:00am –…
Interns gain experience in life sciences, and a paycheck
AMHERST – This summer, 30 students from high schools across Franklin and Hampshire counties are taking part in internships in local businesses and at the University of Massachusetts, where they…
Chocolate milk is heading back to school
…through Sept. 30, also would push back deadlines for schools to meet lower sodium levels. It would bar federal funds from paying the salaries of any government officials to implement…
Graduation Rates Up, Dropouts Down in Massachusetts High Schools
Massachusetts four-year high school graduation rates climbed for the ninth year in a row in 2015 with some of the largest gains recorded by some minority groups and students from…
Miller announces she’ll leave Pioneer school district
…Miller’s last day as superintendent will be June 30, 2018. Miller said she arrived at the decision about three weeks ago. “I think it’s a considerable struggle financially that I…
Title IX Coordinator Training
As a new administration prepares to enter the White House, the K-12 sector is anticipating potential shifts in the interpretation and enforcement of Title IX. This comprehensive program will equip…
Springfield DYS Campus Hosts Career Day for Youth
…“Other interesting job opportunities (at the Career Day) were Commonwealth Corp. which prepares you for jobs in the out. I also have worked for them in a business called Silk…
Educator Preparation programs win approval from the MA Office of Educator Licensure
…pleased to continue offering deep and engaging training that prepares our teacher and administrator candidates for success. We know that an excellent educator can change students’ lives for the better…