…school mates. One teacher gave her students beach balls as a going-away gift. Others were given potted plants or had special snacks of brownies or cupcakes. In the fall, most…
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Massachusetts Migrant Education Program provides support across the Commonwealth
…giving me the opportunity to continue studying. My sincere thanks to Grace Harris and to the teacher Patricia who, with their support, teachings, and efforts, I can achieve my professional…
Special Education Team Leader Institute completes first program year with gathering in Northampton
…experience,” said Marianne Lockwood, a teacher with the Northampton Public Schools, “We’ve created a whole network and we talk all the time about practice. It has lit a fire in…
Barbara Cheney
Barbara is a veteran teacher with certifications in ESL K-12, English and History, she has experience in urban, rural and alternative settings. She earned a B.A. from Temple University and…
Fond farewell: Bittersweet final day at Cheshire Elementary
…century. “The word I would use is ‘community.’ Everybody is so close and takes care of each other, from the kids to the adults,” said Robin Poirot, a kindergarten teacher…
Turners Falls High School seniors surprised with parade
…Seniors at Turners Falls High School, probably like at most other high schools, are reportedly less than thrilled. “They’re heartbroken,” said Jen Luciano, a seventh-grade teacher at Turners Falls High…
Mass Cultural Council Funds Artist in Residence Working with the DYS Education Initiative
Artist in residence, Jenny Herzog, a singer, tap dancer, teacher, and director, will be working with the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) DYS Education Initiative this spring. The residency is…
All Kinds of Diversity: Books and Materials for Pre-K – 6 Classrooms
In this workshop teachers, counselors, administrators, librarians and others will have a chance to learn about a wonderful selection of books (and related materials) that will spark conversations about diversity,…
Mitchell Chester, State’s Longtime Education Commissioner, Dies At 65
…2008. He began his career as an elementary school teacher in Connecticut and then worked at the Connecticut State Education Department. He also worked for the School District of Philadelphia…
The classroom hits the virtual road
EASTHAMPTON — To guide her students as they studied ancient Greece and Rome this spring, sixth-grade teacher Judith Breier took a different approach from the traditional textbook lesson. On June…