SPRINGFIELD, MA – College professors were pitted against public school educators and parents over the question of changing the state’s main standardized exam from the MCAS to the new PARCC…
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Leslie B. Edinson
…Massachusetts. An experienced staff developer, he served in that role in Cambridge, MA and has spoken on multicultural schools, performance-based assessment, restructuring rural schools, and co-facilitated the Inclusive Practices Network…
DYS Statewide Youth Showcase 3rd Annual Event is a big success!
BOSTON, MA – On May 27th, honored guests, youth, staff, and community stakeholders gathered to spotlight the positive successes and work of DYS youth and programs at the hugely successful…
Health Education Professional Development
…Cambridge College, to provide a professional development training for health educators. On March 6, 2026, from 9AM-12PM, Mary Connolly will be facilitating a “Skills-Based Health Education Workshop” at the Collaborative…
Dr. Russell Vernon-Jones
Dr. Russell Vernon-Jones is a longtime anti-racism and climate justice activist, consultant, and educator. He was a public school teacher and principal for 35 years and provides workshops and organizational…
Brooks Holmes
…200 sheet music publications representing Classical, Baroque, Jazz, and Contemporary music styles. In addition to his musical activities, Brooks manages a Nursery for Native Wetland Plants in Plymouth, MA (Cornishfieldfarm.com)….
Assabet Valley Collaborative students make video to connect with Taylor Swift
MARLBORO, MA – The Assabet Valley Collaborative, which works with 15 school districts including Marlborough, Maynard, Grafton and Hudson Public Schools, is hoping that Taylor Swift will see the video…
Three Charter Schools in Massachusetts approved
MALDEN, MA – The state education board approved three new charter schools, two of which will be here in western Massachusetts. The decision comes after Massachusetts residents voted against allowing…
Governor Baker signs FY16 Budget
BOSTON, MA – Governor Baker’s FY16 budget has been signed for the Commonwealth. The final budget figure was $38.1 billion, with Baker’s vetoes totaling $162.8 million. Cuts relating to education…
Evelin Aquino
Evelin Aquino is a Boricua/Dominicana from Western MA and Washington Heights, NYC. She is a graduate of UMass Amherst and has worked with hundreds of youth and communities across the…