…strengthen the teaching of stories of disability history in K-12 schools. Participants share the curricula and projects they are working on and strategize ways to enlist new teachers in this…
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Making the Transition to Kindergarten Resource a Success
NORTHAMPTON, MA – In March, we shared that our resource “Making the Transition to Kindergarten” was available for schools to use with parents of children starting Kindergarten. Since then, we…
SPIFFY Coalition to hold town hall meeting on underage drinking
…of charge. Space is limited and registration required online at www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/spiffy-coalitiontown-hall-meeting-prevent-underage-drinking. SPIFFY partners and supporters from Hampshire County, including schools, municipal leaders, community-based organizations, and law enforcement are invited to…
William Diehl, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services, to Retire
…socially-just schools and communities. For over 40 years, Diehl has dedicated his work, talents, and passion to improving education for young people, particularly those who have been underserved, and whose…
Mental health challenges for students topic of summit
…go to work. “If last year … mental health in schools, the rhythm in schools, looked so different than it does now, what does that invite us to consider?” Harding asked….
CJ Lammers
…topics including tree and forest preservation, small and large landscape conservation, green infrastructure planning, and environmental land use policies and strategies. Her teaching experience spans from graduate schools to pre-schools….
José Lugo
…in his homeland and in MA give him an insight into how education continues to impact students and educators in the omission of Indigenous perspective in schools. Since arriving at…
Title VI / Civil Rights Coordinator Training
Understand Your Responsibilities. Strengthen Compliance. Create Equitable Schools. Federal civil rights laws require schools and districts to ensure that students have equitable access to educational programs and opportunities regardless of…
Back to school: Dual enrollment, early college programs a boon for area high schoolers
HOLYOKE — College unaffordability. Increased competition for spots at prestigious local institutions of higher education. The inaccessibility of college. Decreased academic offerings at high schools struggling with budget woes. These…
New Resource on AI Literacy for Educators
Massachusetts education officials have released statewide guidance urging schools to use the technology thoughtfully, with an emphasis on equity, transparency, academic integrity and human oversight. “AI already surrounds young people….