ORANGE — The superintendent of schools for Ralph C. Mahar Regional School and Union 73 has proposed an agreement between the three school districts she oversees and the Pioneer Valley…
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DeBarge picked to lead Greenfield schools
…currently serves as superintendent of East Windsor Public Schools in Connecticut, was one of five finalists who were brought forth to the full committee by the Superintendent Search Committee, headed…
Sustainability on menu: HEC Academy in Northampton recognized for garden, other ‘green’ efforts
…the organization’s previous name, the Hampshire Educational Collaborative. The school usually has between 25 and 30 students who live within an hour of HEC’s Northampton location, according to Amy Stamm,…
ONLINE: Accessing Inquiry for Students with Disabilities through Primary Sources
Social Studies and Humanities pose distinct challenges for struggling learners, including extensive discipline-specific vocabulary, difficult informational texts – including complex primary sources – and a need for background knowledge. However,…
Emily Koester
Emily Koester, M.Ed, ECMH-E® has over 25 years of experience working with children and families in both schools and the community. As the former CPC Coordinator in Gill-Montague, Emily may…
PVRS students walk out in support of transgendered individuals
NORTHFIELD — Ninety-three students walked out of class at Pioneer Valley Regional School Tuesday morning and stood in the rain to show support for transgender people, while the state voted…
Healthy Hampshire Receives CISA 2022 Local Hero Award
…Hero Awards. CISA has been working for over 25 years to build a stronger, more resilient, and more just local food system. The organization envisions a local food system where…
Laurel Peltier
…Administrator in Massachusetts. She has over 25 years of experience in transition assessment, planning and service delivery, and has provided leadership for transition in public schools and at the college…
Amherst Mobile Market begins third year on June 7th
June 7th is the opening date for the Amherst Mobile Market, a community driven, bilingual mobile farmers market bringing affordable, organic fresh produce to Amherst’s food desert neighborhoods. Entering its…
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…