…their students build foundational historical and civic knowledge, as well as inquiry and critical thinking skills early in their education. This will ensure that students understand how history has and…
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Scholar and Common Core critic Yong Zhao says schools need to rethink use of classroom technology
…Massachusetts, have adopted to ensure that students who graduate from high school are ready for college and careers. Zhao said Common Core standards, and tests used to measure whether students…
Collaborative for Educational Services Announces Selection of New Executive Director
…agency,” said CES Board Chair Cathy Englehardt. “Dr. Bonner is passionate about student growth and readiness, bringing 30 years of experience from geographically and culturally diverse types of school districts….
CES Profile – Albert Mussad, Sharing the Joy of Teaching
On the wall across from Albert Mussad’s desk is a large photograph of children and their teacher. The teacher is Mussad, and the students are some of his very first,…
Springfield DYS Campus Hosts Career Day for Youth
…Youth rotated through the gymnasium throughout the morning, networking and exploring career and college opportunities with representatives from local businesses, colleges and career centers. Many students came prepared with resumes…
Deepening Paraeducator Skills at Erving Elementary School
…adults greet each entering student with a smile, calling them by name as students move through the long hallway to different learning areas, hang up coats, set backpacks down, greet…
Massachusetts DYS Students Win National BreakFree Competitions
…and dignity of all its students. One of the most recent projects sponsored by BreakFree is the Unsung initiative, through which students explore global issues that impact their lives. Students…
CES Profile – After School Programs, Learning Inspired by Fun
…that a majority of students from low income homes, students with special needs, and other students considered at-risk are able to attend. All of the programs are grounded in evidence-based…
Special Education Team Leader Institute completes first program year with gathering in Northampton
…and heard keynote speaker Russell Johnston, Senior Associate Commissioner of the Center for District Support, speak of the importance of their work with special education students. Co-facilitators for this year’s…
Northampton students build computers in new digital literacy program
NORTHAMPTON — On Friday morning, R.K. Finn Ryan Road School third-grade students were playing Minecraft on small computers. But they weren’t using an average laptop — they were computers the…