Governor Baker has ordered all early childhood education programs across the State of Massachusetts to suspend providing childcare by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, March 22, 2020. This will remain in…
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State Senate OKs study on rural school aid
A provision to study how rural schools might get more state aid has been included in the Senate budget that was adopted this week. That’s good news for Franklin County’s…
Supporting Students with Non-Compliance: Building Emotional Capacity Series – Social-Emotional Learning Kernels
…the ‘how to learn’ skills are essential. However, the challenge is often seen in implementation. Schools struggle to determine who provides the lessons and how the concepts are carried over…
Special Olympics delivers cheers with challenges
…students from area schools enjoyed cheers and encouragement Thursday as they participated in track and field events at Northampton High School for the Special Olympics Massachusetts School Day Games. “It’s…
Pols take their cue from students
High school senior Augie Seuffert looked around the full circle in the school’s library, seeing mostly his peers and politicians. He offered his reflection. “I came in here thinking I…
Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) helps teachers communicate with students who have difficulty speaking
…professional development to help schools address universal access concerns and maximize participation and inclusion for all learners._ For more information on the AAC workshop visit: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)…
Swift River School forum on standardized testing draws large crowd
…planning stages, according to Johanna Bartlett, school committee chair. Town officials and school committee members from Wendell and Union #28, Hatfield, Longmeadow, Holyoke and Gill-Montague schools attended, as well as…
Mohawk Trail Regional School special education teacher earns Excellence in Teaching Award
…Middle School, Hawlemont Regional School, JFK Middle School, and schools in South Carolina and the Bahamas. According to a press release from the school district, she has 13 years of…
U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $60 Million to Strengthen the Teacher Pipeline, Increase Educator Leadership, and Support Quality Teaching and Learning to Further Address Teacher Shortage
…we brought to reopening our schools during the height of the pandemic,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “Now more than ever, we are supporting teacher preparation and development…
Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version
…crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Participants will complete 2 hours…