…budgets are in jeopardy. As enrollments decline and expenses rise, towns and schools suffer the increasing squeeze of flat Chapter 70 funding from the state for education. Over the past…
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SPIFFY’s “Building Strategies” Youth Event on 8/9/23
On August 9th, 20 Hampshire County teens got together at Smith College’s Conference Center for three hours to help SPIFFY determine which strategies the SPIFFY Coalition should pursue in the…
Youth Policy and Advocacy Summit 2025
The SPIFFY Coalition and the Communities That Care Coalition co-organized a “Youth Policy and Advocacy Skills Summit” on June 14th, from 10AM-3PM at the Smith College Conference Center. The Summit…
MJ McGillicuddy
MJ McGillicuddy (He/Him) is a recent graduate of Springfield College and a PEHE teacher at Suffield High School. MJ has a variety of experiences in the field of Health Education…
Mel Motel
…behavior without relying on punishment as the solution. Mel has taught Vermont middle and high school students and currently teaches “Community and Restorative Justice” at the Community College of Vermont….
Turners Falls High School seniors surprised with parade
…up with a way to recognize graduating seniors without a social gathering. On Friday afternoon, about 40 school staff members, police officers and community volunteers held a surprise parade that…
HEC Academy in Northampton Graduates Class of 2021
…reinforcement. Students at HEC Academy work individually and in small groups on academics, social skills, recreation and community service, and earn credits towards high school graduation from their sending schools….
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
…distinction between safely exploring risk and dangerous situations. We will examine how engaging in risky play promotes strong social, emotional intelligence, and positive behaviors. This PD offers 2.5 training hours….
Accessing Inquiry for English Learners through Primary Sources
…resources on teaching English Learners, integrated with the inquiry-based approaches underlying the Library of Congress, Massachusetts Framework, and National Council for the Social Studies standards for teaching social studies concepts…
ONLINE: Accessing Inquiry for English Learners through Primary Sources
…resources on teaching English Learners, integrated with the inquiry-based approaches underlying the Library of Congress, Massachusetts Framework, and National Council for the Social Studies standards for teaching social studies concepts…