…formal training was in art education, Toomey’s first pass at a leadership role came in the public transit sector. Just after graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he…
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Building an Innovative Community for Special Education Team Leaders
…aspect of this work that continues to build team leader confidence and skills over time. “This has been an incredible experience,” said Marianne Lockwood, a teacher with the Northampton Public…
HEC Academy Math teacher Bessette receives awards at Northampton Special Education Parents’ Advisory Council awards night
…they are capable, and have demonstrated the need for more intensive academic, social and emotional supports than most public schools can provide. To learn more about HEC Academy, click here….
Orange Teacher Receives National Recognition
…cultural institutions so teachers can study with experts in humanities disciplines. Koonz will participate in an institute entitled ”Thomas Jefferson: The Public and Private Worlds of Monticello and the University…
Desirée Lalbeharie
…and facilitating community partnerships. Her 25 year career has been dedicated to the field of early childhood development and education in the context of family, social-justice and public health issues….
2017 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Announced
Teacher of the year Sydney Chaffee, a teacher at the Codman Academy Charter Public School in Dorchester was among the nineteen educators honored at a State House ceremony last week….
Breaking the school-to-prison pipeline for young offenders one class at a time
…in a new light. As reported by Hari Sreenivasan of PBS, “Just one third (of states) mandate that these kids meet the same standards as their public school counterparts. Massachusetts…
On early ed, let’s not lose ground
…drew our attention. We applaud Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to invest an additional $105 million in K-12 schools, and thank Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg and all Massachusetts legislators who…
Franklin County teachers honored for appreciation week
…made sense,” Paquin said. While she admitted she was apprehensive about choosing a career that involved plenty of public speaking, she said fourth-graders have been a receptive audience. …
Tiffany Jewell
…Public School Committee where she serves on the Rules & Policies and the Curriculum, Instruction & Culture of Learning subcommittees. She has been working with children and families for over…