WASHINGTON — The way the nation’s public schools are evaluated — teachers, students and the schools themselves — is headed for a major makeover, with a sweeping shift from federal…
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Fall 2014 Special Olympics offers fun in Granby
…field echoed the bright colors sported by the 87 participants, and the volunteers working to set up and support the event. Students came from schools in Northampton, South Hadley, Granby,…
Gill-Montague school system seeks ways to address civil rights concerns
…several civil rights related incidents in the schools. Sullivan conceded the schools could do better at policing racially related harassment and other civil rights violations, and suggested hiring a second…
Center for Emerging Educational Practice
Home E Search query for: blog blog 2020 03 16 schools closed in massachusetts until at least april 7th charlie baker 2 ( Page 50 ) The Center for Emerging…
Student-Centered Programs Help Kids Feel Connected
…voice.” – Lesley Wilson, JFK Middle School Principal, 2007 The first CES After School/21st Century Learning Programs began in 1999, to serve 7 district middle schools through a three year…
Gateway’s ‘blizzard bags’ cut makeup days in sunny June
…“Blizzard bags.” Schools close June 14th in the district. Blizzard bags were first implemented in the state in Burlington Public Schools, and are really just assignments ready for students to…
CES Profile – After School Programs, Learning Inspired by Fun
Asked about his favorite recipe from the Cooking Club at Greenfield High School’s Green Room After School Program, Ben, a quiet, reflective eighth grader, thought carefully about his choices. Ben’s…
Students to ask state for more education funds
Students and educators from seven Pioneer Valley school districts are going to Boston on Feb. 28 to ask state lawmakers to increase funding for rural schools. The students were supposed…
High School Seniors Are ‘Making Lemonade out of Lemons’ With Graduations Online, at Drive-Ins and on Racetracks
…with it.” The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered thousands of schools across the country and canceled large group gatherings, including graduations. It has thrust new responsibilities onto teens during a pivotal…
Leeds Elementary principal announces departure
…Holyoke and self-described “Holyoke guy,” he said he hopes to make an impact there. Many students leave the Holyoke Public Schools district for charter schools or school choice, he said….