…the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Sofia began her career in outdoor education, and has worked in a variety of afterschool/OST programs and supplemental school day programs, including as…
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HEC Academy in Northampton Celebrates Graduates of 2024
…Station in Northampton, and featured comments from Pedro Gomes, Assistant Director Special Education; Todd H. Gazda, Executive Director at the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES); and Cathy Englehardt, Chair of…
From “flat Earth” to climate change denial, kids are deluged with fake science. Now teachers are fighting back
…grade students filed in and took their seats. “Hey guys, you need your papers from yesterday, and a pencil,” said Lau, launching into the day’s lesson. “So, how can I…
HEC Academy students support Monte’s March
…walked part of Monte’s route from Springfield to Northampton, during the first day of his two day walk. Last week, HEC Academy students made Belmonte, who usually interviews others, the…
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…by the Seattle-based nonprofit organization Code.org, the event promotes basic coding skills through simple tutorials. The event coincided with the nationwide Computer Science Education Week, which aims to highlight the…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…five days a week and the Greenfield High School program runs Monday through Thursday. “The reason for the program is to provide more learning and enrichment opportunities for students,” said…
Whately teacher selected for Global Learning Fellowship
…a dream fulfilled,” Anderson said Thursday. Over the next year, she’ll complete classes online and through colleges, participate in webinars and attend a two-day professional development workshop. A highlight of…
‘It’s my favorite school in the whole world’: Kids bid farewell to Heath School
HEATH — The child chatter in the half-filled cafeteria on the last day of school was seemingly cheery, until you asked if they were looking forward to their summer vacation….
Sheffield Elementary School celebrates National Poetry Month with ‘poet trees’
…pockets. On Poem in Your Pocket Day — April 30 this year — students in other grades are encouraged to ask the second-graders to read their poems aloud. Students are…
Mahar students learn a new way to communicate: sign language
RANGE — It was a chilly March day, and four Mahar students got together after school to do what many friends would — share snacks, chat about their lives and…