The U.S. Department of Education’s Investing in Innovation (i3) Program is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar with two i3 grantees working to improve achievement in rural high schools-the Rural…
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ESE votes to endorse practices for safe and supportive learning for LGBTQ students
…Massachusetts. These principles cover current laws and policies, in addition to reflecting best practices for schools as well as districts. The nine principles are: 1. Schools must have policies, and…
More state aid for rural schools this year
…schools and the grant program that provides financial assistance to the state’s most rural schools, several of which are in Franklin County. The Rural School Aid grant program helps school…
New program lets schools compete for increased funding
…public schools to compete for additional state funding. The proposal is backed by mayors and leaders in business and education. They’re asking the state for $75 million so under-performing schools…
Sabine Jacques joins CES as Social Justice and Equity in Schools Specialist
CES welcomes Sabine Jacques, who joins our professional development team as a Social Justice and Equity in Schools Specialist. Jacques is a First Generation Haitian-American woman from Everett, MA who…
Jan Hollenbeck
…Public Schools (www.maot.org) and has served on the AOTA Early Intervention and Schools Special Interest Section Committee. Dr. Hollenbeck has lectured extensively on the role of the related service provider…
First annual Transforming Education for Social Justice conference to be held October 15th at Holyoke Community College.
…joining in this work. The organization is currently hosting a Social Justice and Equity in Schools professional learning community (PLC), and has been providing professional development for educators and administrators…
Powertown in the 21st Century Partnership Begins Work in Turners Falls
…Schools and Colleges is an independent, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization which connects and serves over 2,000 public and independent schools, technical and career institutions, colleges, and universities in New England….
Charter school debate looms over raising state caps
NORTHAMPTON, MA — As government officials debate whether to lift a cap on the number of charter schools allowed in the state, the local chapter of the League of Women…
$23 Billion Funding Gap Exists Between White and Nonwhite School Districts, Report Finds
…to fund their schools with local property tax revenue, while poorer districts are unable to generate the same revenue. “Because schools rely heavily on local taxes, drawing borders around small,…