Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to Chief State School Officers detailing information about federal funds and resources available to support Afghan children and their families, who have recently…
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ASCD and ISTE to Merge
Today, after a key vote, it’s official: Two giants in the education space will join forces, creating a professional development powerhouse for their educator members. The International Society for Technology…
Laurel Peltier leading cohorts in Connecticut for Special Education
…State Department of Education, the Connecticut State Education Resource Center (SERC), and the Regional Education Service Center Alliance (RESC) as we invite guest speakers and panelists, create content modules, and…
High Court Argument to Center on Level of Benefits for Special Education
…the court created a definition of a “free, appropriate public education” in the special education arena that has stood for decades. Under the definition, special education must confer “some educational…
Education secretary hears about rural school challenges
NORTHFIELD — In the Pioneer Valley Regional School library and on the trails behind the building, Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler got a lesson in rural education. Tutwiler, along…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…include, but are not limited to, an increased focus on social and emotional learning; bullying prevention; asset-based, student-centered and culturally responsive practices; restorative justice and positive discipline approaches; equity and…
Holliston’s Jackson named Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year
…leadership in the areas of education, professional development and community involvement. In the announcement, AASA Executive Director Daniel Domenech said Jackson “personifies exemplary leadership on behalf of public education throughout…
Promoviendo habilidades sociales con “Somos súper amigos”/Promoting social skills with “I Can Be a Super Friend”
Este taller de 90 minutos está diseñado para educadores interesados en fomentar habilidades sociales positivas en niños pequeños utilizando la historia social “Somos súper amigos”. La sesión se enfocará en…
‘It feels good to do good’: Greenfield High School students participate in Community Service Learning Day
GREENFIELD — In honor of the season of giving, Greenfield High School students spent Friday morning doing activities for Community Service Learning Day. This is the fourth year that students…
5 Ways to Teach Disability History in Social Studies Class
…often speaks with teachers about disability history at educator events, such as the National Council for the Social Studies annual conference. When he asks teachers how disability history comes up…