…— defined under state law as missing at least 10% of school days in a school year — is linked to lower social engagement as well as slower achievement in reading and math. Officials worry…
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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…
Mohawk supt. seeks ‘rural school aid’
…that rural schools are structurally underfunded by the Massachusetts Chapter 70 program,” he said. “I assert that, even if a rural school district were to close all its schools and…
Sunderland Elementary recognized for non-vehicular school transportation
SUNDERLAND — The state Department of Transportation recently recognized more than 140 partners of the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, which encourages taking non-vehicular modes of transportation to…
Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – February and March winners announced
…Region: Sharyn Chamberlain, Teaching Coordinator at Kennedy School This year Sharyn became the Teaching Coordinator at Kennedy School, and before that she taught for twelve years in DYS schools in…
The Culture of the School
…Eleven Essential Conditions for Highly Effective Schools and other strategies that the building administrator can use to build culture with students, staff, and families. Course content, activities and assignments align…
Harvard Graduate School of Education launches major early childhood initiative
Harvard Graduate School of Education(HGSE) Dean James Ryan announced today the Saul Zaentz Early Childhood Initiative at HGSE — a major investment in transforming early childhood education in the United…
Donate to the STEM Paid Internship Program
Home E Search query for: blog blog tag massachusetts school building authority ( Page 20 ) STEM Paid Internship Program Fund The projected demand for STEM careers in the Pioneer…
After School Programming During the Crisis
…Century Learning Grants, as well as two fee-for-service programs. These After School Programs serve approximately 750 students in total. As host schools closed their buildings for the COVID-19 crisis, CES…
CES Profile – After School Programs, Learning Inspired by Fun
Asked about his favorite recipe from the Cooking Club at Greenfield High School’s Green Room After School Program, Ben, a quiet, reflective eighth grader, thought carefully about his choices. Ben’s…