…education is all about. “It’s really being part of the world that wants to keep letting children play, because that’s how they learn,” said Black, the early childhood coordinator for…
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HCC Receives $1 Million Grant To Build New Engineering Program
…recognized as HSIs when their Hispanic/Latinx enrollment exceeds 25%. HCC’s partners in the grant include Holyoke High School, Westfield High School, Western New England University, UMass Amherst, the Northampton-based Collaborative…
Edna Olive
Edna Olive is the Associate Director at Engaging Schools. She has over 25 years of experience as a lassroom teacher, school administrator, coach, facilitator, consultant, and entrepreneur, with a focus…
Special ed teacher now vice principal in Turners Falls
…District Superintendent Michael Sullivan said Smith was selected by a search committee that reviewed over 25 candidates. “Kathi has been a special education teacher in the district since 2011 and…
Calm Teachers, Calm Kids: Pause, Breathe and Reset
…Chi), Yoga and art into classroom practices, which will promote relaxation, focus, creativity, self-expression and calm. This evidence based approach will enhance well-being, support stress reduction and build healthy outlets…
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…as she’s interested in art. Other students chose more game-oriented activities. Mount Tom Academy teacher Barbara Cheney, who admitted she had little background in coding herself, told her class that…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
…and community, which welcomes all students and supports the individual expression of students’ identities. Added programs like a robust art program, service learning projects and volunteering, and a gardening program…
HEC Academy holds graduation ceremony, honors seven students
…Northampton, Avery Riddle, Gill-Montague. This year’s Joan E. Schuman Scholarship recipient is Avery Riddle, who looks to further his education in art and psychology at Greenfield Community College. The Schuman…
After School Programming During the Crisis
…challenges; materials for letter writing or artistic creations for a family member, friend, medical professional/first responder, or an older adult in a nursing facility, etc. Chris Taggart, Director of 21st…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…and 15 high school students participated, said Taggart, with some of the older students serving as mentors to the younger group. Part of the time was spent on community service…