…which originally stood for “Future Farmers of America” before broadening in scope, annually hosts an event where tens of thousands of middle and high schoolers participate in leadership trainings, community…
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Home E Search query for: blog blog 2016 10 03 first annual transforming education for social justice conference to be held october 15th at holyoke community college sje ( Page…
The Collaborative for Educational Services launches statewide Special Education Team Leader Institute
…with and supported by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE)’s Office of Special Education Policy and Planning, will be to equip special educational team leaders with tools…
Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent Program Transitions to Collaborative for Educational Services
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded the statewide Massachusetts Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) Program contract to Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), effective July 1,…
Mitchell Chester, State’s Longtime Education Commissioner, Dies At 65
Longtime Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester died Monday evening after a short illness, the state’s education board chairman announced at a Tuesday meeting. He was 65. “We were…
Sunderland Elementary recognized for non-vehicular school transportation
…been held in Sunderland. The event is now held once in the spring and once in the fall. The May 30 event, Howell said, had roughly 300 participants, including about…
Local Spotlight: Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance’s New Social Norms Messaging Campaigns!
…with the following links: National Social Norms Center A Guide to Implementing a Social Norms Media Campaign for Substance Use Prevention in Secondary Schools An Introduction to Positive Community Norms…
Starting Strong Summit convenes early childhood leaders and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth
…Department of Mental Health, Children and Families, Early Education and Care, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Public Health; as well as researchers and academics from UMass, Harvard, and Massachusetts College…
Health Education Professional Development
…resources, as well as accessing more professional development opportunities specifically geared towards health education. Therefore, SPIFFY has partnered with Mary Connolly, Program Chair of the Skills-Based Health/Social Emotional program at…
Tackling Controversial Issues: Pioneer Valley Regional School Students perform “Rent” this weekend
…other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life …” — Jonathon Larson, composer/lyricist/book writer of “Rent” A year ago, Pioneer Valley Regional School student…