Emily Koester, M.Ed, ECMH-E® has over 25 years of experience working with children and families in both schools and the community. As the former CPC Coordinator in Gill-Montague, Emily may…
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PVRS students walk out in support of transgendered individuals
NORTHFIELD — Ninety-three students walked out of class at Pioneer Valley Regional School Tuesday morning and stood in the rain to show support for transgender people, while the state voted…
Healthy Hampshire Receives CISA 2022 Local Hero Award
…Hero Awards. CISA has been working for over 25 years to build a stronger, more resilient, and more just local food system. The organization envisions a local food system where…
Laurel Peltier
…Administrator in Massachusetts. She has over 25 years of experience in transition assessment, planning and service delivery, and has provided leadership for transition in public schools and at the college…
Amherst Mobile Market begins third year on June 7th
…the Amherst Mobile Market Planning Committee–this group is convened by Healthy Hampshire staff at the Collaborative for Educational Services and is part of the recently-launched Hampshire County Food Policy Council. …
Seeking Connection, Not Othering
…Sabine Denise’s role titles have changed to be Joy, Justice & Equity Specialist. [0:58] What does it mean to be part of the Joy & Justice Team? [5:25] Role of…
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
Together, we will explore what “Risky Play” entails and why it is a crucial aspect of positive growth and development. Discussion will illustrate the clear distinction between safely exploring risk…
Comerford secures $1M for Franklin, Hampshire county projects
…constituents who raised these needs and opportunities with our office and grateful to my team for helping me bring this money home to our people.” The money, included as part…
Students to ask state for more education funds
…formula, which hasn’t been revised in almost 25 years. The current formula disadvantages rural schools, says the Hampshire and Franklin County Rural Schools Coalition, because it links funding to enrollment….
Baker orders schools to stay closed through end of school year
…all districts. Schools in Massachusetts have been closed by state order since mid-March in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. On March 25, Baker extended the…