Congratulations to DYS Educator Bill Laforme of the Kennedy School, who has had his Breakfree project chosen for October’s nationwide Breakfree competition. Bill was selected in 2023 for a Breakfree…
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Finding their voices: Arts grant helps young women in state custody gain confidence
SOUTH HADLEY — Every Monday, artist Tony Jones comes to the squat, institutional-looking building, its bland exterior belied by the printed and hand-drawn posters that line the walls inside, where…
Mobile markets make local food accessible
…community driven solutions to hunger — organizers have continued to engage people experiencing food insecurity in program development. They’re as much focused on community building and empowerment as they are food…
Bringing Collaboration Skills to the Classroom
…intense quiet; but Kuhlka keeps a watchful eye on all, the students keep their focus, and they successfully complete the day’s work. Kuhlka has been with Pioneer Valley Regional School…
Baker-Polito Administration Signs Criminal Justice Reform Laws, Proposes Additional Reforms
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today signed An Act Implementing the Joint Recommendations of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Review and An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. After careful review…
Engaging Young People Around Climate Change
…of their local school, park, or public building. The report could result in various future authentic tasks, such as setting a tree canopy goal or creating rain gardens for their…
Develop a Mystery for Your Own Classroom – History’s Mysteries Summer Institute
…other content, integrating picture books and other elements of the ELA curriculum into engaging, inquiry skill building activities. Participants will be prepared to support peers in their school and district….
Sharing Cultures, Language, and Fun at Programs for Spanish Speaking Families
…families gather for community building, parental and family support, and early literacy, STEM, and early learning experiences. Erika hopes that her son will grow to be happy and proud of…
Dr. Russell Vernon-Jones
Dr. Russell Vernon-Jones is a longtime anti-racism and climate justice activist, consultant, and educator. He was a public school teacher and principal for 35 years and provides workshops and organizational…
BEACON Students Explore GCC Pathways
Nine high school students from the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) BEACON and Mount Tom Academy programs explored Greenfield Community College’s career pathways in health careers, outdoor leadership, manufacturing and…