…digital learning opportunities for all learners, and works directly with other educators as an instructional technology specialist to support them in the use of best practices. A self-described “blogger and…
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Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – December and January winners announced
…nominations highlighted his contributions to College, Career and Civic Readiness. Butler Center Program Director Robert Wilson says of Roger: “Roger is fantastic in getting DYS students excited about learning. This…
Technology in Education Relies on Both Student and Educator Voice
…digital learning opportunities for all learners, and works directly with other educators as an instructional technology specialist to support them in the use of best practices. A self-described “blogger and…
National speaker shares effective techniques for teaching vocabulary at Collaborative for Educational Services workshop
NORTHAMPTON, MA – Research shows that a student’s working vocabulary is a strong predictor of his or her success in school. But teachers know that engaging students in learning lists…
Scholar and Common Core critic Yong Zhao says schools need to rethink use of classroom technology
HOLYOKE – In author and education scholar Yong Zhao’s view, the prevailing use of classroom technology has failed to improve student learning in America. “Honestly, today, if you ask yourself…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
GREENFIELD – Greenfield students will be able to attend free after-school programs this year with tutoring and enrichments activities, thanks to a 21st Century Community Learning Center federal grant. The…
Art Inspires at HEC Academy
…is a public day special education program in Northampton, supporting local districts and students with a small school learning environment for high school aged students with learning disabilities, and/or social,…
Deepening Paraeducator Skills at Erving Elementary School
…adults greet each entering student with a smile, calling them by name as students move through the long hallway to different learning areas, hang up coats, set backpacks down, greet…
Grading for Equity Book Study
…learning practices. Through this experience, we will move away from basing our practice on extrinsic reinforcement and consequences, and approach grading with empathy, trust, and belief in the capacity of…
Staff shortages throughout K-12 education are taking a toll
…recognized right now. The divisive political climate, residual effects of the global pandemic, learning loss due to lost time for services and instruction in recent years, exacerbated mental health concerns…