…special education students they actually have. “They’re using the wrong number of students, and this is especially harmful to districts like ours with a disproportionate percentage of special ed students,”…
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Speakers shared their inspiration at the graduation ceremony for HEC Academy students today.
Northampton, MA — Five area students from HEC Academy in Northampton graduated from high school this morning, with ceremonies held at Smith College’s Sage Hall. Keynote speaker Anthony Clark, one…
Northfield Environmental Educator honored by town
…of STEM RAYS, students annually attend a science program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A regular classroom program sees students raise and release brook trout. Loubris said the…
Federal Humanities Grant Showcases Pioneer Valley’s Role In Technological Innovation
NORTHAMPTON – A new grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities will bring $168,400 to help 72 educators around the country make history relevant and exciting for students by…
Shephali Chokshi
…including: Elementary (Gr 2-5) Middle /High School students and GED. Shephali’s work currently focuses on Middle School students and teachers. She has taught a range of courses through Fitchburg University,…
Baker-Polito Administration Honors 51 Schools – recognized for high achievement, strong progress or narrowing gaps
…progress. The schools were recognized as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, state-designated Commendation Schools or National Title I Distinguished Schools. “I’m proud that our Massachusetts K—12 education system is one…
Meal options for students during school closure
Schools continue to think outside the box with meal delivery as well as pick up during this extended school closure. Franklin County Technical School, with the help of FM Kuzmeskus…
Interns gain experience in life sciences, and a paycheck
AMHERST – This summer, 30 students from high schools across Franklin and Hampshire counties are taking part in internships in local businesses and at the University of Massachusetts, where they…
Show Your Face to Be More Human Online
A tiny plea for more humanity in tech: It is more important than ever to have a profile picture of your actual face. Maybe you’re groaning about this or thinking,…
Experts discuss state of local education at GCC
…funding for students in rural districts versus urban and suburban districts. “(Mark is) there fighting for equal funding for all students in his district and across the Commonwealth as well,”…