EASTHAMPTON — To guide her students as they studied ancient Greece and Rome this spring, sixth-grade teacher Judith Breier took a different approach from the traditional textbook lesson. On June…
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U.S. Education Secretary Statement on Passing of Disability Rights Leader Judy Heumann
…with the passing of Judith (Judy) Heumann. As Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services during the Clinton Administration, Judy helped ensure that students with disabilities not only…
Caps and gowns to make a statement at Turners Falls
…of being labeled a gender they may not identify with, and while allowing students to be able to choose, there is also concern about students being bullied for not conforming….
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…
Professional Development in DYS Education
…to meet the diverse needs of the DYS population. Home E Search query for: blog blog 2019 03 14 buckland shelburne students camp out with dr seuss dr suess (…
Civic Engagement in Any Subject: Integrating Local History Across the Curriculum
…history of our region as we explore some of the highlights. Participants will review research on the use of local history with students, learn about using primary sources with students…
Education secretary hears about rural school challenges
…with two assistant secretaries and his communications staff, spent Monday afternoon with Pioneer students, staff, administrators and public officials, as he learned about the challenges faced by rural school districts….
Northfield Elementary sees uptick in enrollment, adds teacher
…exiting sixth-graders last year, Desmarais anticipated having 175 students or less this year, and had arranged staffing levels based on that prediction back in May. However, with 18 new students…
After School program coming to Easthampton High School
…when they engage students in Service Learning and long term projects, integrate relevant academic learning, address the different needs of individual students, capitalize on our students’ interests and strengths, offer…
Smith Academy launches sign language class
HATFIELD — Anyone passing by Brittainy Simpson’s classroom last Friday might have mistakenly thought they were witnessing a small miracle: a class of high school students making not a peep,…