…school. In addition to her strong roots in K-12 science education, she brings expertise to support schools that are implementing standards-based grading, project-based learning, and whole-school initiatives in instruction and…
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No more homework? Greenfield elementary schools rethink approach
…to have the families engaged and participating in the student learning, to reinforce what’s happening at school,” Toomey said. “We wanted to take the pressure and angst off of schoolwork…
Campbell Hart
…recently as Senior Director of School Year Programs. Campbell began her career as a middle school social studies teacher in both Massachusetts and Oklahoma, experiences that deepened her understanding of…
In the Age of Trump, Civics Courses Make a Comeback
…students get no school credit in the first year — is the brainchild of Joseph Liberti, a longtime government and history teacher at the high school. And it is emblematic…
Dana Kadish
…Early Childhood Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dana has held key leadership roles, including serving as Co-Head of School at The Common School in Amherst, MA, where she…
Voice and Choice: Mount Tom offers students a supportive and non traditional road to success after graduation
…Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin county school districts, and students graduate from their sending schools. With the smaller class sizes, there is an additional level of flexibility that students thrive on…
Mass Association of School Superintendents Supports Attorney General Healey in JUUL lawsuit announcement
…new facts that have not previously been made public about JUUL’s youth-oriented advertising campaign in 2015. Thomas Scott, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of Schools Superintendents submitted the following statement of…
Local Educator Selected for Safe and Supportive Schools Commission
…and districts to create the whole-school safe and supportive environments that can help to reduce school violence and serve as the foundation for all students, including those who have endured…
Amherst to develop anti-racist curriculum for elementary schools
AMHERST — An anti-racist curriculum will be launched in the public schools in Amherst and Pelham beginning in September, according to Superintendent Michael Morris. Morris is pledging that every student,…
Leominster schools take initiative on teaching techniques
…collect data that indicates we are moving in a positive direction,” Superintendent of Schools Jim Jolicoeur said. “We are constantly developing innovative strategies to prepare students for college and career,…