…in the spring of 2019. The decline was 15 percentile points for Black students, compared with similar students in the past, and 14 for Native students, according to the NWEA…
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Teaching disability history in schools is ‘long overdue,’ advocates say
…Yet many people don’t know her name. “She was a really strong advocate. She knew what she wanted. She really pushed for her human rights,” says Acton resident Anna Weinberger,…
Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…committed to reaching and educating all learners, and experienced in working with educators to help students learn and succeed. CES partners with and supports local school districts and schools to…
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $600,000 in Grants to High Schools to Support Innovation Pathways
…students with hands-on skills learning and access to opportunities for future success in high-demand fields,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “The expansion of Innovation Pathways will allow more students to gain knowledge and…
“My Students Love It!” – A Kindergarten Teacher’s Storytelling Journey
…to five minutes each morning. In addition, the students look forward to their storytelling day because they know they have the teacher’s full attention while telling any story they want…
Powertown in the 21st Century Partnership Begins Work in Turners Falls
…of high-needs students (i.e., English language learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities). The new approach will shift the school away from the traditional credit-based high school graduation requirements and…
HERD INSTINCT Smith Voke students find lesson in the barn
…to more specific skills by senior year. Students learn by skill rather than species, Holden said, explaining that there’s overlap among the farm’s animals.“It’s really about the students getting to…
Survival Skills For Superheroes: How We Understand and Assist Struggling Students
…effective interventions and teach the skills that students need to succeed emotionally, socially and academically. This interactive workshop will explore the demands that educators face every day and how within…
Becoming money smart: At Fort River Elementary in Amherst, 5th-graders learn about finances by working and paying rent through mock program
…Severance asks the class. It’s not a real check — they’re elementary school students after all — but it looks like one. Displaying a blank check on the smart board,…
Math Modeling
Teachers work hard to engage students and to encourage student thinking and productive struggle. Despite heroic efforts, students are often disengaged and typically see math as an exercise in memorized…