…year. Farr, a longtime technical school educator, was one of two finalists interviewed by the trustees. Also a candidate was James M. Laverty, former superintendent of Franklin County Regional Vocational…
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Former Springfield Principal chosen to head troubled Madison Park High
BOSTON, MA – The interim superintendent of the Boston public schools has tapped a former principal in Springfield to lead turnaround efforts at the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School…
CES Board
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Tech school adds college-prep, AP courses
TURNERS FALLS, MA — Classes started this week at Franklin County Technical School for the 38th time, but for the first time with advanced college placement classes. The Technical School…
“My Students Love It!” – A Kindergarten Teacher’s Storytelling Journey
By Kim Davenport, MKEA Regional Coordinator, Central Region A Worcester Kindergarten teacher recently shared an update on her use of Storytelling-Story Acting. In her classroom of 28 students 22 were…
The vocational surge: Smith Voc, South Hadley schools experiencing increased demand
…the school work while at JFK Middle School, and was looking for a hands-on education that he knew he could get at the vocational in the same city. Now 17,…
Baker-Polito Administration Honors 51 Schools – recognized for high achievement, strong progress or narrowing gaps
…of the best in the country, and I thank the educators and communities across the Commonwealth who are leading the way and providing high-quality educational opportunities for their students every…
Dynamic Perspectives in Education
This course brings together candidates across programs to examine issues facing educators today. Focal points will include curricular and instructional decisions, legislative mandates, school financing, technological advances, diversity, special education,…
Where Now?
…findings do not point toward a reduced focus on academics; rather we see that when school thoughtfully combine a rigorous academic program with social-emotional supports tailored to students’ developmental needs,…
Working to Help People Grows Important life Skills
…life skills program run by CES. The program helps students to live as independently as possible, and become productive participants in their communities when they transition into work-based and other…