…New Salem were named as Schools of Recognition in the “High Growth” category by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and their principals expressed pride in the acknowledgments…
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Congratulations to SPIFFY Steering Committee member Taylor McAndrew!
The city of Northampton has hired Taylor McAndrew as the new Prevention Team Director in the Department of Health and Human Services! Taylor McAndrew, a SPIFFY Steering Committee member and…
Expanding the Presidential Scholars Program to Honor Students in Career and Technical Education
President Obama signed an Executive Order expanding the United States Presidential Scholars program to establish a new category of outstanding scholars in career and technical education (CTE). The announcement of…
Working with teachers and students online to create pathways, not roadblocks
…opportunities for all educators – ranging from classroom teachers, school-based administrators, technology and digital learning directors and superintendents. Casey has been appointed to the Board of Directors, and is hoping…
Three Charter Schools in Massachusetts approved
MALDEN, MA – The state education board approved three new charter schools, two of which will be here in western Massachusetts. The decision comes after Massachusetts residents voted against allowing…
Barbara Cheney – CES Profile
…to the area seventeen years ago, after teaching in the New York City public schools. Barbara’s students struggled not only with all the typical teenage issues, but with additional social…
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
SOUTHAMPTON, MA – The William E. Norris Elementary School begins a new after school program for the coming school year, starting September 8th, 2015 for students through grade 5. The…
Mary Geiring
Mary A. Geiring is a CES Special Education Co – Teaching and Inclusion Specialist in the Professional Development Department. She holds a Special Education Ph.D. from the University of New…
Afterschool and Out-of-School Programs Woefully Underfunded
…Council: A Report on the Importance of Afterschool and Summer Learning, the Council recommends finding new funding streams to increase investment in quality programs and staff – including tapping revenue…
Thank you, Heather!
The SPIFFY Coalition has big news: Heather Warner, SPIFFY Manager, has transitioned into a NEW role as the Hampshire-Franklin Tobacco Free Community Partnership Coordinator. We are so grateful for 15…