…of democracy. Desrosiers emphasizes that students need to learn about the American form of government to acquire the skills that will enable them to actively contribute to society. He feels…
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Children of migrant farm workers lose vital education services amid funding freeze
…to provide the services to students. The loss of the program at Boland Elementary is “heartbreaking” and a “huge step backwards,” as students will have to go without much-needed services,…
Music to their ears: Music teacher’s morning serenades welcome Whately Elementary students
…young students skipped down the sidewalk to morning classes. Seated at a picnic table beside the front door, music teacher Steve Damon finished playing “Fly Me to the Moon,” turned…
Massachusetts Migrant Education Program Transitions to Collaborative for Educational Services
…be coordinated in two regions: western Massachusetts and eastern Massachusetts. During this transition, the agency will strive to keep programs and services operating smoothly for migratory students, youth, families and…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…skill, according to the teacher. “(Students) learn how to multitask,” she said. Not all elementary school teachers agree. In August, the no-homework policy of a second-grade teacher in Texas went…
STEM@Work: a unique paid internship program for high school students
Matt Rigney, Director of Alternative Youth Services at the Collaborative for Educational Services and organizer of the STEM@Work internship program for students in Franklin and Hampshire Counties, along with Hannah…
Pioneer Valley Regional School’s virtual play to premiere Thursday
…for them seeing it all together.” Students Amelia Fowler-Shaw and Jacobia Tyminski explained that the play is about a group of students putting together a play via Zoom. Jacobia’s character,…
Author talks to high school students about trauma, life
GREENFIELD — Award-winning young adult author A.S. King asked several hundred Greenfield High School students Friday morning to look for their “own cans of succotash and examine their suitcases.” Before…
Teaching Writing Skills: Students with IEPs or English Language Learners
In this 1-day workshop, educators of English Learners and students with IEPs will consider the eight skills writers need to communicate personal meaning (e.g., select a genre and employ its…
Practical physics: Turners Falls students analyze speeds on tricky village roads
TURNERS FALLS — The newest advisors to the Montague Selectboard may be a group of high school students. As the culminating project for the semester, the Turners Falls High School…