…much more power to succeed in my education!” The support, guidance and structure were key to finding solutions for problematic issues within Julia’s learning process. Julia eagerly focused on math,…
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Franklin County schools, public and private, plan for COVID-19
…staff safe. As more reports came in last week that cases of the novel coronavirus had reached 13 states across the United States, superintendents sent letters to parents to keep…
Raising MCAS bar was a move in the wrong direction
…from virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning. It is truly amazing what educators managed to accomplish throughout this pandemic with often late and often vague guidance from the state or our…
Occupational Therapy Center develops new strategies
…care providers’ awareness of sensory processing as it relates to mental health. The OTC provides a full range of OT services, but is known for specializing in addressing sensory issues….
State Legislators and School District Superintendents Gather to Discuss School Funding
…and relief for small and rural schools. Legislators shared their work on new and proposed legislation focusing on these issues of education funding at the state level. William Diehl, Executive…
Berkshire County weeks from having only special education public day school
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire County is just weeks from having a special education public day school. The North Berkshire Academy will launch its special education collaborative program in January, inside…
Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group connects ‘unified buddies’ with student athletes
…Regional School District’s Special Olympics bowling season. The annual program is organized by Sue Scott, the physical education teacher at Pioneer Valley Regional School and Bernardston Elementary School. “It gives…
Staff shortages throughout K-12 education are taking a toll
…a special meeting and had just one item listed on the agenda: “Goal setting process for accountability system and Student Opportunity Act.” In recognition of the fact that the pandemic…
Special ed teacher now vice principal in Turners Falls
…well. Previously, she was, since 2011, a special education teacher in the district. Smith said she seeks to create a safe positive school atmosphere and feels her experience as a…
Recent Massachusetts Graduates Tie For Top Score on ACT Test
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MA – Bay State high school students outperformed their peers in most other states on the annual ACT test, a benchmark for their college and career readiness,…