…Nakajima, an Amherst representative and chairman of the regional committee for the district that includes Leverett and Shutesbury. “One thing we know about our communities is they don’t like big…
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Connecting with a new generation: Amherst program links students of Cambodian descent to their roots
…make sure those of Cambodian descent, as well as other interested students, can get some knowledge of the Southeast Asian country. The district’s history with refugees from then war-torn Cambodia…
Unanimous Supreme Court Expands Scope of Special Education Rights
…than de minimis” education program to a student with a disability. In Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, the high court rejected the “merely more than de minimis” standard…
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…
School panel takes aim at gun violence
…was the keynote speaker at a panel titled “Beyond Gun Laws” put on by Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan and the mental health support organization Hatfield HEADS Up. Panelists included…
Stress Test Your AI Policy
You’ve got a draft AI policy—now it’s time to find the cracks before they cause confusion in real life. In this hands-on, scenario-based session, we’ll put your district’s draft policies…
Sandy Shea
Sandy Shea is an experienced K – 3 Educator who combines her experiences as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, literacy coach, and district ELA facilitator to develop training tailored…
Meet Mack: Gill-Montague’s school comfort dog
TURNERS FALLS — A 5-week-old chocolate Labrador named Mack is headed to the Gill-Montague Regional School District next month to become the first full-time school comfort dog in Franklin County….