WHATELY, MA — Teachers at the town’s elementary school are gearing up for the upcoming school year, and preparing a curriculum that school Principal Peter Crisafulli said will bring a…
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Last day for Pearl Rhodes brings joy, sadness: Institution closing for final time
…picking up her second-grade daughter, Kaylee, and her friend, Jakayla. The school opened in 1951 as Leyden Center School and was renamed in 1992 in honor of longtime principal Pearl…
The Benefits of Formative Assessment in a Time of Accountability
By Doug McNally, MKEA Regional Coordinator, Berkshire Region As a long time school principal, I am very sensitive to the difficulty school administrators have connecting the dots among the array…
André Morgan
Dr. André Morgan leads Opportunity, Access and Equity for Beverly (MA) Public Schools. Dr. Morgan brings more than 18 years’ experience in education, including roles as: teacher, principal, chief equity…
Schools end blizzard bag program after state cancels initiative
…only Swift River School introduced blizzard bags, according to its Principal Kelley Sullivan. The Ralph C. Mahar, Orange and Petersham districts plan to continue the program next year for up…
South Hadley school board picks N.H. superintendent for schools chief
…“And she won.” He also described her as a “homegrown rock star.” Bonneville was the principal of South Hadley High School before taking on the role of interim superintendent following…
Buckland-Shelburne Elementary climbs from a ‘lowest-’ to a ‘highest-performing’ school
…School Assistance Center) and brought in a new principal, Joanne Giguere. This year — based on the Buckland-Shelburne school’s 2014 MCAS results — BSE has exceeded all its target goals….
Pioneer Valley Regional School’s virtual play to premiere Thursday
…Bodenstein said they both had to adjust to acting without sharing a space with others. “It’s a huge difference,” said Anthony, who plays a principal who just can’t quite get…
Pioneer science teacher Penney Betsold earns Grinspoon award
…her students Tuesday afternoon. “I could have called it,” Pioneer senior Matt Grover said, when Pioneer Principal Jean Bacon and Superintendent Ruth Miller entered Betsold’s second-floor classroom with a certificate…
“Lifelong educator” Steve Zrike chosen to lead Holyoke schools
…will begin work full time as receiver on July 6. Massachusetts Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester described his choice for receiver as a “lifelong educator” who has been a teacher, principal,…