…progress. The schools were recognized as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, state-designated Commendation Schools or National Title I Distinguished Schools. “I’m proud that our Massachusetts K—12 education system is one…
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Crocker Farm teacher awarded 2018 Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award
…until one student suggests using a sharp rock as a tool to cut branches. Mattone gets out of her chair and gives the student a fist bump. Mattone, who has…
Education Dept. Reverses Plan to Cut Rural School Funding
…faced cuts when the department abruptly began using eligibility requirements it had not enforced in 17 years. During a program review, the department discovered that schools had been receiving funding…
Amherst Mobile Market begins third year on June 7th
…reimbursed through the Healthy Incentives Program, and they can also be purchased with cash, check, or credit card. Anyone is welcome to shop at the Amherst Mobile Market anytime using…
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Join Mariah Lapiroff and Tom Chang in a year-long exploration of Culturally Responsive Teaching. Using the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain as a reference, we will examine topics…
Summer learning Greenfield students keep their creative juices flowing with studies of water
…part of the blue sky, and ants using my thumb,” said Thaddeus Taggart, 6, who will enter the first grade at Federal Street. For four weeks this summer from 8:30…
Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version
…are using a blended learning program. Participants will complete 2 hours of self-paced work in advance of the YMHFA class. The individual work will be followed up by a 6½…
Gill-Montague to talk, hold forums on racial issues
…and inclusion, same-day communication with parents or guardians and using restorative practices to rebuild community. Administrative staff provided an update regarding its response to civil rights violations during a recent…
Joy of Team Practice
…strength of using a team approach in their belonging and equity work. NOTE that since the time of recording, Mariah and Sabine Denise’s role titles have changed to be Joy,…
Gov. Charlie Baker proposes major change to charter school funding formula
BOSTON, MA — Gov. Charlie Baker, a strong advocate for charter schools, is using his fiscal year 2017 budget proposal to change the way in which district schools are reimbursed…