…2015, parents can access the survey at www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1951903/Parent-Involvement-Survey/. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole and Vietnamese. The survey is a complement to the family engagement activities and surveys…
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My Turn: Our educational landscape: Charter schools’ negative impact in area
…schools, private schools, parochial schools, or home schooling. This means only 88 percent of the shrinking school population are attending regular (non-charter) public schools — a big reason our districts…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…to bed early.” This year, a growing number of schools are following the “no-homework” trend. Kelly Full Service Community School in Holyoke banned homework after the school’s district extended the…
Jacqueline LaFrance
…hundred years of history at the elementary school buildings in Easthampton, commemorating their move to a new elementary school (see blog post with more information). Her presentation also included local…
A Goodbye to Bill Erickson
…teacher in Auburn and Hadley, a Middle School Principal in Easthampton, and a Superintendent of Schools in Vermont and in the Hampshire Regional Schools. He also served for a short…
GusNIP Produce Prescription Program boosts healthy food availability and support for local residents
…the resources within the community. An example was the creation of the Amherst Mobile Market as an accessible, local food resource. Hilltown Community Health Center has referred patients to the…
Poverty, segregation persist in U.S. schools, report says
…Commission on Civil Rights. The commission said inequities are caused by the fact that schools are most funded with state and local tax dollars. More than 92 percent of funding…
‘School Local’ aims to promote city schools, will kick off with rally on steps of City Hall
…a community effort to promote public schools in an era where other options, such as private and charter schools, are able to afford the publicity. “The public schools, they don’t…
CES Profile – Albert Mussad, Sharing the Joy of Teaching
…of helping educators is a personal mission-“why I do what I do.” Learn more about what inspires our team in the Collaborative for Educational Services 2015 Annual Highlights report, www.collaborative.org/sites/default/files/CES-2015-AnnHighlightsRept.pdf…
SPIFFY Coalition to hold town hall meeting on underage drinking
…of charge. Space is limited and registration required online at www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/spiffy-coalitiontown-hall-meeting-prevent-underage-drinking. SPIFFY partners and supporters from Hampshire County, including schools, municipal leaders, community-based organizations, and law enforcement are invited to…