AMHERST, MA — For the next week while students in Amherst’s public schools are on vacation, they can focus on celebrating the holidays with their families, pursuing their own interests…
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Scibak visits Easthampton High School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center
…after school program offers to students and their families within the Easthampton School District. Scibak spent time with students participating in a variety of activities, including Fitness Club, Rock Band,…
Governor Baker Grants $5 Million for Regional School Transportation Funding
BOSTON, MA – Governor Charlie Baker announced today a $5 million investment in the Regional School Transportation Reimbursement Fund (RTR Fund) that supports student transportation efforts of 85 regional school…
Holyoke voters being asked for $54 million to replace aging middle schools
HOLYOKE — When temperatures soar outside, classrooms inside William R. Peck Middle School can get even hotter. Andrea Salvas, the assistant principal at the school, which serves students in grades…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…staff. “We’re not talking about diversity in general,” Hyry-Dermith said. “We’re talking about close to 80 percent of our students being Puerto Rican.” Of the 5,573 students enrolled in Holyoke…
CES After School program receives grant for Dexter Park Elementary in Orange
…than $6.2M with only $3.2M in total available funds. CES After School program director Chris Taggart noted that “the process involved surveying families and students on their needs and interest…
Bringing Collaboration Skills to the Classroom
…words to another group keep the students focused on a sunny day. The students had completed standardized testing in the morning, so were more easily distracted after a morning of…
Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County
…with students. As that team grew, we all had the same philosophy and fundamental knowledge of teaching. We had high expectations for ourselves. We worked as a team and we…
Kelley Brown speaks at Mitchell Chester’s ESE All Staff Meeting
…weekly newsletter noted that “staff were struck by Kelley’s enthusiasm and commitment to create a student-driven classroom, ensuring that students can access content and be fully engaged.” The 2010 Preserve…
Williamstown School Committee Talks Special Education Collaboration
…— both from the perspective of the bottom line and the quality of student experiences. According to a memo provided to the committee, some students in the region are placed…