NORTHAMPTON — At Ryan Road Elementary School, students in Diana Ramsden’s first grade class work on reading and writing using a mixture of phonics lessons already included in the school’s…
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In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…to bed early.” This year, a growing number of schools are following the “no-homework” trend. Kelly Full Service Community School in Holyoke banned homework after the school’s district extended the…
Taking Our Data to the Next Level
…development in the executive function and reading proficiency in elementary grades? If one examines the strategic plan design requirements for Preschool Expansion Grants, it becomes apparent that both the departments…
South Hadley names David Gallagher principal of middle school
…1996, where he began his career in the district as a school counselor at Mosier Elementary School. He assumed an assistant principal role at the elementary school around the year…
Feds Approve Release Of $611 Mil For Massachusetts Schools
Federal education officials have approved the state’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) plan and distributed $611.3 million in funds to Massachusetts to help safely reopen schools and address…
Jillayne Flanders
Jill Flanders served as Principal at Plains Elementary in South Hadley and Hadley Elementary for a total of 27 years. Prior to that, she taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades…
Money to help explore school regionalization
ORANGE, MA — The Orange Elementary, Ralph C. Mahar Regional and Petersham Center school districts will be able to examine regionalization with the help of $53,000 from the state. They…
CES After School Program celebrates twenty years
…received the 21st CCLC Exemplary award in FY19 – Easthampton High School; Greenfield High School’s Green Room; Philip G. Coburn Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School. Exemplary status ensures that…
Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group connects ‘unified buddies’ with student athletes
…Regional School District’s Special Olympics bowling season. The annual program is organized by Sue Scott, the physical education teacher at Pioneer Valley Regional School and Bernardston Elementary School. “It gives…
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
…of our communities.” Recognizing that all children in the United States have an equal right to enroll and participate in public elementary and secondary schools, this DCL explains several sources of federal…