…studies in engaging all students–especially students with disabilities and English Learners. Based on the knowledge that students become energized to learn history when they understand how the past relates to…
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Orange: state shortchanges its SPED funding by $3.5 million
…special education students they actually have. “They’re using the wrong number of students, and this is especially harmful to districts like ours with a disproportionate percentage of special ed students,”…
Due to coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education looks to waive MCAS testing requirements for certain students
State education officials are looking to waive certain high school testing requirements for many students in Massachusetts due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Massachusetts Board of Elementary and…
Sustainability on menu: HEC Academy in Northampton recognized for garden, other ‘green’ efforts
…it tastes better when you grow it yourself,” Garrido said. The students also have partnered with other nonprofits to make use of their food education skills. Students have volunteered with…
Mass Cultural Council Funds Artist in Residence Working with the DYS Education Initiative
…for the future.“ The Collaborative for Educational Services is a partner to the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) in creating access statewide to high-quality secondary and post-secondary education, career…
After School Programming During the Crisis
…activities. At the Greenfield High School program program staff held an online meeting to plan their offerings, and five of the students also attended. The students were very engaged in…
Students focus on peers’ struggles: Getting to Y pilot program at Easthampton High seeks to address concerns raised in health survey
EASTHAMPTON — A yearlong pilot program called “Getting to Y” is helping a group of city high school students gain a better understanding of what their peers are going through…
AESA Walter G. Turner Award goes to Senator Chang-Diaz and Rep. Peisch
…co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Education were selected for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of regional education programs in Massachusetts. Joan Schuman, executive director of the Collaborative for…
Greenfield’s Federal Street School teacher plans gardening curriculum for English language learners
…of Speakers of Other Languages. “This is project-based learning,” she said. “Students are not only learning about the environment and science and how things grow, but they’re expanding their language learning….
Todd Gazda
…then Principal of Gateway Regional Middle School. Dr. Gazda received his Doctorate of Educational Leadership from the University of Hartford in 2015, and his Masters of Education, Educational Administration from…