…The new law allows schools to develop new approaches for teaching students who are learning English, like dual language education, a program that allows students to maintain their first language…
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Family Centers and Playgroups
…than just a gathering place for children. Home E Search query for: blog blog 2016 02 25 boards name new frontier superintendent frontier super ( Page 51 )…
Pioneer looks to start newspaper
…students the fundamentals of journalism, but allow them to produce a student newspaper. Despres, who will teach the class, proposed the idea to new Pioneer Principal Jean Bacon. “The idea…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…assigned a new list of spelling words weekly. This work can vary from writing each word five times to writing sentences using the words. “I don’t want my kids to…
Franklin County Technical School starts year with student-built computers
Turners Falls, MA – Students in the Franklin County Technical School’s computer programming and web design program started the school year with 26 new computers, but the students themselves were…
The Benefits of Formative Assessment in a Time of Accountability
…of initiatives they are called upon to implement. We have to develop school improvement plans aligned with district plans. We have to align our evaluation practices with new guidelines, including…
Education Partners Awarded $3 Million Grant to Enhance Science Curriculum for Students in the State’s Juvenile Justice System
NORTHAMPTON, MA—A $3 million National Science Foundation grant will bring a new science curriculum to youth involved in juvenile justice system in Massachusetts. Through Project RAISE (Reclaiming Access to Inquiry-based…
Working in DYS Education
…this describes you, we want you to join our amazing team of educators! Home E Search query for: blog blog 2016 02 25 boards name new frontier superintendent frontier super…
Preschool playground at Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst officially opens
AMHERST — Town and school officials — and most importantly, children — gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of a new accessible playground just for preschoolers at Crocker Farm Elementary…
Mass. employers identified skills gaps in workforce readiness
A new survey, reported in the Worcester Business Journal, has found that 75 percent of employers are having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill open positions, up from 69 percent…