…adopted by the Senate this week, would enable school districts with fewer than 10 students per mile to receive an extra $100 per student in the budget year that begins…
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State board rejects Hadley Chinese charter school expansion
HADLEY, MA — After hearing testimony that the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School is draining resources from local school districts and not educating a sufficiently diverse student body, the…
Working for Special Education in Institutional Settings
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Unanimous Supreme Court Expands Scope of Special Education Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a major decision expanding the scope of students’ special education rights, ruling unanimously that schools must do more than provide a “merely more…
School suspensions don’t work. It’s time for something better.
…decorated with student art, there is a coffee machine and some candy on a table, and behind me on the wall is a quote from the mystic Rumi: “Out beyond…
Easthampton High School to create 3-year plan to deal with bullying, harassment, hate
…moving forward, sticking together as a community and creating a positive environment for students. The issue was brought to light when hundreds of EHS students organized a walkout on March…
Law, Ethics, and the Educator
Required for License(s): Administrative Leadership Constitutional and statutory provisions governing a public school system are examined on local, state and national levels. Particular attention will be paid to the legal…
U.S. education policy: Federal overreach or reaching for the wrong things?
…state levels will not ensure inclusively developed, thoughtfully crafted, age-appropriate or properly-specified standards for student learning. It will not ensure a shift away from over-testing or misuse of assessment data….
Embracing Struggling Students: Developing a Real Understanding of Trauma and Anxiety
Think about that student in your classroom that has caused you to pause and reflect on what might help them to become more successful in their learning environment. Have you…
Mohawk Trail Regional School special education teacher earns Excellence in Teaching Award
…“Ms. Schatz is a dedicated educator, committed to providing a safe, fun and engaging community for her students,” said Mohawk Trail Regional School Principal Marisa Mendonsa. “She creates unique learning…