March 14 marks one month since the tragic shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Today is a day to solemnly remember the 14 students and 3…
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‘I feel terrible about how all this has played out for you’: Gov. Charlie Baker tells Massachusetts high school graduates in state-wide virtual commencement
Gov. Charlie Baker gave the commencement address in a state-wide virtual ceremony for all 668 public and private high schools in Massachusetts on Tuesday night. The virtual ceremony was designed…
Mobile markets make local food accessible
…shared why going mobile with local produce is so important. “If we look at the data about why people are struggling to access healthy food in Hampshire County, the issues…
“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…
Massachusetts DYS Students Win National BreakFree Competitions
…and dignity of all its students. One of the most recent projects sponsored by BreakFree is the Unsung initiative, through which students explore global issues that impact their lives. Students…
‘Homework gap’ shows millions of students lack home internet
…students with home internet consistently score higher in reading, math and science. And the homework gap in many ways mirrors broader educational barriers for poor and minority students. Students without…
State Legislators and School District Superintendents Gather to Discuss School Funding
…aides Melissa Eaton (Rep. Susannah Whipps), Paige Dolinski (Rep. Paul Mark), Laura Britton (Rep. Sabadosa) and Jonathan Gould (Sen. Adam Hinds). Speakers William Diehl, Executive Director, CES; Michael Morris, Superintendent…
Starting Strong Summit convenes early childhood leaders and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth
…Max Kargman Associate Professor in Human Development and Urban Education Advancement at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, who emphasized the critical need to promote development of social emotional competency…
DYS Statewide Youth Showcase 3rd Annual Event is a big success!
…3rd Annual DYS ‘Share Your Art, Share Your Voice!’ event. Lieutenant Governor Karen Polito shared an inspiring message with an auditorium packed with youth, families and staff. Guest speakers Rev….
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…and accessible. She and her classmates at Mount Tom Academy — an alternative high school at Holyoke Community College — were among the millions of students participating this year. Conceived…