…reaches kindergarten age. Scher and fellow school parent Deborah Keisch began organizing meetings in the spring, and the initiative has been gaining momentum with a website, social media, and fliers…
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New Hawlemont principal named
…leader of Hawlemont,” Buoniconti said. “Her passion for science and project-based learning will no doubt support the continued development and success of the Hawlemont HAY (Hawlemont, Agriculture and You) program.”…
Local legislator visits Reading Recovery Program in West Springfield
…who struggle with reading skills that are critical to skills development. In 2017, the Collaborative for Educational Services will be completing its 25th year of training Reading Recovery teachers in…
Gov. Baker agrees to major spending increase in his final budget
…aid, economic and workforce development, behavioral health care and local aid, Baker said. It provides almost $6 billion in Chapter 70 local school funding, a $495 million increase over fiscal…
Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version
…with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both…
A Goodbye to Bill Erickson
…consultant for the New England School Development Council, and a Lions Club Secretary in Southampton, where he and his wife, Joy, have lived for over 45 years. His avid interest…
Alcohol Task Force discusses revamping state liquor laws at Northampton city meeting
NORTHAMPTON – “I’m here because we value young people and their development,” said Heather Warner, speaking to members of the Massachusetts Alcohol Task Force at Northampton City Hall on Tuesday….
Two finalists for Collaborative for Educational Services executive director to interview Wednesday
…experience in fiscal management and program development and evaluation. An advanced degree and educational knowledge and experience is preferred, according to the advertisement. In a September press release announcing her…
Local communities celebrate the Week of the Young Child
…that as a “child’s earliest years are so critical to their development and learning, these two week-long campaigns raise our awareness of the need to provide supportive, enriching experiences for…
Dee McWilliams
Dee McWilliams is currently a reading specialist and Reading Recovery teacher at Plains School in South Hadley, MA. A veteran teacher with extensive experience in early literacy development, Dee has…