…Holyoke College. Other participating higher-education institutions include Elms College, Bay Path University, Springfield College, Western New England University, Westfield State University, and UMass Amherst. “These wonderful teachers deliver truly superlative…
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Lessons learned, problems solved at engineering camp
…forgoing cups given for that purpose. Camp Invention, which ends today, is based on Makerspace, a national initiative that promotes hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Students learn…
Introduction to Assistive Technology
In this two-day course, participants will gain knowledge and understanding of alternative formats of traditional text for students with print-based disabilities (NIMAS/NIMAC, Bookshare, Learning Ally, etc.), how to create accessible…
Section 504 Q&A with Attorney Gini Tate
…topics regarding the ever-evolving world of Section 504 and Title II of the ADA and their impact on the total educational experience in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, sports, field trips…
Gateway Regional introducing free lunch at Chester Elementary and 2 new administrators
…and reduced lunch programs already. Now, every student will get free breakfast and lunch each school day. “We’re looking forward to making that switch,” Superintendent David Hopson said. “Once we…
Smith Academy launches sign language class
HATFIELD — Anyone passing by Brittainy Simpson’s classroom last Friday might have mistakenly thought they were witnessing a small miracle: a class of high school students making not a peep,…
Rep. Blais takes the bus to bring awareness about funding, ride times for students
Rep. Natalie Blais wanted to better understand what children endure to get to and from school each day, so she did what seemed most logical — she got on a…
Interim GHS principal steps into permanent post
…every day. Eventually, Patenaude decided to look for a teaching job somewhere in Franklin County. “Greenfield had an opening and thankfully, they gave me a chance,” Patenaude said while sitting…
Franklin Tech, Mahar receive state Capital Skills Grants
…receive one of the largest grant offers that (the state) could offer,” Superintendent Richard Martin said, after returning from a ceremony with Gov. Charlie Baker Wednesday afternoon to announce the…
Mohawk Trail grads: On to something new and exciting
BUCKLAND — The graduating class of 63 students filed into the gym to “Pomp and Circumstance” at Mohawk Trail Regional School’s commencement Sunday. Co-Principal Lynn Dole initiated the ceremony, and…