…Yet many people don’t know her name. “She was a really strong advocate. She knew what she wanted. She really pushed for her human rights,” says Acton resident Anna Weinberger,…
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Classrooms: Teachers to be honored with excellence awards
Teachers from public schools in Hampshire and Franklin counties chosen for this year’s Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards will be honored April 26 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke….
ISTE Expands Certification Program
Washington, D.C. — September 26, 2018 — In response to increased demand for teacher professional learning to use technology effectively in the classroom, the International Society for Technology in Education…
Using Books about Diversity and Social Justice with English Learners
…of how they would engage English Learners (real or hypothetical) in meaningful exploration of the issues raised in the text and illustrations. Each educator will leave the course with a…
New Research about Data Collection
…you. Your sphere of influence is larger than you think. You are skilled at making nebulous concepts feel concrete. You know how to pique curiosity and hook people into conversations….
Due to coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education looks to waive MCAS testing requirements for certain students
…classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The determination requires that students pass one high school science and technology/engineering Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test to graduate. Many students take the test…
Increased rural school aid ‘a tremendous win,’ administrators and legislators say
…million — or an approximately 172% increase over fiscal year 2023’s $5.5 million appropriation — which local officials say is a good start toward reaching the Special Commission on Rural…
Western MA coalition releases recommendations for minimizing the impact of trauma on young children involved in DCF
…care and well-being of vulnerable young children. The report has also been widely disseminated statewide and nationally. Some highlights of the recommendations include: For DCF: State-wide training and consultation for…
CES Profile – Albert Mussad, Sharing the Joy of Teaching
…support school districts. Each year, the Professional Development Department reviews input from teachers, administrators, and school districts in anticipation of planning out the following year’s programs. Understanding what districts need…
Civic Engagement in Any Subject: Integrating Local History Across the Curriculum
…history of our region as we explore some of the highlights. Participants will review research on the use of local history with students, learn about using primary sources with students…