…the court created a definition of a “free, appropriate public education” in the special education arena that has stood for decades. Under the definition, special education must confer “some educational…
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First Annual Excellence in Education: Living our Guiding Principles Monthly Award
…day I found that admiration and respect rising to new levels.” About the DYS Education Initiative The Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton, MA, manages the DYS EDUCATION INITIATIVE on…
Berkshire County weeks from having only special education public day school
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire County is just weeks from having a special education public day school. The North Berkshire Academy will launch its special education collaborative program in January, inside…
ESE Issues Fiscal Conditions in Rural School Districts Report
In January, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) filed a report with the Joint Committee on Ways & Means, the Joint Committee on Education and the Commonwealth’s…
The classroom hits the virtual road
…students. Breier said she had been seeking the cardboard sets for two years, and was finally able to afford them thanks to a $250 grant from the Rotary Club of…
Mitchell Chester, State’s Longtime Education Commissioner, Dies At 65
Longtime Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester died Monday evening after a short illness, the state’s education board chairman announced at a Tuesday meeting. He was 65. “We were…
Professional Development in DYS Education
…to meet the diverse needs of the DYS population. Home E Search query for: blog blog tag financial education innovation grant ( Page 16 ) Our Approach DYS strives to…
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
…promise to them by providing access to equitable and excellent educational opportunities. The U.S. Department of Education stands ready to support states and local districts as they welcome these important new members…
Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…an extraordinary group of people who have expanded our mission to provide the highest quality education for underserved populations statewide.” The Collaborative for Educational Services (formerly known as Hampshire Educational…
Gov. Baker agrees to major spending increase in his final budget
…The budget fully funds the ongoing implementation of the Student Opportunity Act school financing law and makes “record investments” in early education and child care, housing and homeownership, college financial…