Social studies teacher Scott Mahar had the perfect election-related lesson plan sketched out for his high school students — a scavenger hunt in which they would match an issue with…
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Transition Planning and Services Training Series
…practices that support students who are in transition-focused programs Share practices and resources that help the families of these students to prepare for the transition from school Share resources (services,…
Back to school: Dual enrollment, early college programs a boon for area high schoolers
…courses or students with intellectual disabilities experiencing campus life with their peers, so-called dual enrollment programs are expanding across the state. And with them come the benefits of college coursework…
Easthampton schools making progress on diversity, inclusion
…ago, the attorney general’s office found in a civil rights investigation at Easthampton High School that black and Hispanic students were disciplined more harshly than white students. The report came…
Massachusetts statewide school mask order coming
…of students and staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19 would be able to lift the mask requirement, for vaccinated individuals only. The mandate will apply to students age 5 and up, and…
Equity & Inclusion Assessment
Home E Search query for: blog blog 2019 03 14 buckland shelburne students camp out with dr seuss dr suess ( Page 43 ) Equity and Inclusion Assessment Over the…
The Amherst regional school consolidation question
…demographic trends, an increasing number of the district’s students select vocational placements. The member towns of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury have been considering all options in dealing with these…
AG Healey Reminds Public Schools About Laws Requiring Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status
…reminding local public school districts of their obligation under state and federal law to provide all students with equal access to primary and secondary education, irrespective of citizenship or immigration…
Expressing What Matters to Youth in the DYS Program
…Services (DYS), the students showed what mattered to them in paintings, sculptures, videos, song and dance. The Massachusetts program has had a long commitment to incorporating the arts into youth…
Local eighth-graders honored as Project 351 ambassadors, will meet Gov. Baker
…will ring true this weekend when students from across the state meet in Boston to reflect on King’s legacy, as well as continue their own journey of community service. There…