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…
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Powertown in the 21st Century Partnership Begins Work in Turners Falls
…transform Turners Falls High School into a competency-based school where educational experiences are designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and habits essential to success in high school…
Pioneer looks to start newspaper
NORTHFIELD, MA — When Matthew Despres was in high school, writing for his school newspaper was how he discovered his passion for journalism. Now, as an English teacher at Pioneer…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…to bed early.” This year, a growing number of schools are following the “no-homework” trend. Kelly Full Service Community School in Holyoke banned homework after the school’s district extended the…
Sunderland Elementary recognized for non-vehicular school transportation
SUNDERLAND — The state Department of Transportation recently recognized more than 140 partners of the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, which encourages taking non-vehicular modes of transportation to…
Florence middle school teacher named Mohawk Trail’s new assistant principal
BUCKLAND — Come fall, Mohawk Trail Regional School students will see a new face in the classroom and around the halls. Diane Zamer started as Mohawk Trail’s new assistant principal…
Franklin County Technical School starts year with student-built computers
…then received the computers later that school year and assembled them and had them ready for the start of classes in the fall. The grant was essentially able to tackle…
Amherst Middle School After School VELA program continues with strong remote format
…That support, and the educational and fun activities that the VELA program provides, have all continued into the Fall with homework assistance and a variety of choices for continued group…
Sara Lowe
Sara Lowe is a seasoned Speech Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist. In addition to having worked at CES for 15 years, she also held the position of a tenured…
Bill S.261 would support literacy intervention programs in Massachusetts
…based on published research. Supporters said the bill is designed to reduce the number of students who are referred to special education programs because they struggle to learn to read…