…schools have to find qualified personnel willing to take on part-time jobs for lower pay and benefits. But what if several small school systems could share the services of a…
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US Dept of Education announces webinar “Two Approaches to Improve Student Achievement in Rural High Schools”
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…
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…