…to know how to take care of snakes so I can be a good snake parent. Me: How much time do you need? 9yo: I’d like 30 minutes. Me: Decides…
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2 finalists for Easthampton superintendent to meet public April 3, 4
EASTHAMPTON — The search for Easthampton’s next superintendent of schools is down to two finalists — Andrew Berrios, principal of Smith Academy in Hatfield, and Allison LeClair, assistant superintendent of…
What’s next for Heath school kids? Community talks planned
HEATH — If the 22-year-old Heath Elementary School closes next fall, what do residents see as the best options for their children’s public education? How does the community feel about…
Mount Tom alternative learning program graduates 10 area high schoolers
…kindergarten teacher. Someone else’s narrative Since 1999, the academy has served high school students who have been unsuccessful in a traditional school setting and are at risk of failing or…
DYS Education Initiative wins nationwide BreakFree competition
…Sean Davidson, CES Northeast Regional Education Coordinator, explained that “Students explored slope and y-intercept and solved linear equations while investigating the risk of bone density loss and oxygen limitations for…
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
Together, we will explore what “Risky Play” entails and why it is a crucial aspect of positive growth and development. Discussion will illustrate the clear distinction between safely exploring risk…
Massachusetts DYS Students Win National BreakFree Competitions
…math behind NASA and space travel. Students explored slope and y-intercept and solved linear equations while investigating the risk of bone density loss and oxygen limitations for astronauts. The initiative…
Baker orders schools to stay closed through end of school year
…schools safely. “We believe students therefore cannot safely return to school and avoid the risk of transmitting this virus to others,” he said. He said remote learning would continue in…
Early Childhood Focuses on Social-Emotional Wellbeing as the Foundation of Learning
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) early education programs first began in 1996, as preschool teachers and childcare providers recognized that many at-risk children were struggling with social-emotional issues. In…
CES Director Accepts National Award For Innovative Leadership
…settings across the Commonwealth. * Development of an alternative licensing program for teachers focused on using an asset-based approach to working with all children and youth, particularly those at risk….