…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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Teaching Disability History: How the Civil War Changed Disability and American Government
Join us for the release of an exciting new curriculum: Reform to Equal Rights! A Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources grant supported Emerging America to create a free…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference: Bridging, Belonging & Civic Engagement
…students to attend for free. If you are able, please make a donation so we can keep this event free for students and low-cost for you! $35 will cover the…
AG Healey Reminds Public Schools About Laws Requiring Equal Access to Education Regardless of Immigration Status
…to ensure that all children receive an education free from discrimination.” “I am proud of our educators’ commitment to providing all students with a safe learning environment. Educating and supporting…
Support for the NEW Massachusetts IEP
Home E Search query for: blog blog tag hampshire franklin tobacco free partnership ( Page 20 ) We want to support you in implementing the changes to the Massachusetts IEP!…
Government 101: Primary voting explained by a high school teacher
…in which — basically — states are free to do what they want according to their own constitutions, as long as they do not violate the U.S. Constitution. There is…
Sustainability on menu: HEC Academy in Northampton recognized for garden, other ‘green’ efforts
…the organization’s previous name, the Hampshire Educational Collaborative. The school usually has between 25 and 30 students who live within an hour of HEC’s Northampton location, according to Amy Stamm,…
Western MA coalition releases recommendations for minimizing the impact of trauma on young children involved in DCF
…early childhood providers and DCF workers and supervisors in the Greenfield Area Office (covering Franklin County, Athol and most of Hampshire County). Approximately 70% of DCF Greenfield Area Office staff…
Rural School Aid awarded to local districts
…help cash-strapped rural schools in sparsely populated communities. In Franklin County, the largest aid sums went to Ralph C. Mahar, Mohawk Trail and Pioneer Valley regional school districts. Mahar will…
Sen. Adam Hinds talks about environment, plastic straws at Conway Grammar School
…the state senator representing 52 communities in the Berkshire/Hampshire/Franklin District wasn’t hearing from a lobbyist or legislative aide. Hinds was enthralled by research detailed by Urijah Jennes and Will Dacus…