…ACT College Readiness Benchmarks (English, math, reading and science), well above the national average of 28 percent, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said. “I congratulate our Commonwealth’s students,…
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Francia Wisnewski
Francia Wisnewski has a strong and varied background in education. She has taught in South America and possesses broad experience in developing educational programs for early literacy and Early Childhood,…
New program lets schools compete for increased funding
…than $7 billion each year on education. To qualify, schools must craft a plan that includes high quality early education programs, longer school days or innovative ways to teach students….
A meeting of the minds: Sunderland sixth-graders interview UMass graduate students for podcasts
…it relates to other illnesses and the criminal justice system, and the use of nuclear weapons. The sixth-graders then record the UMass students during interviews, producing audio for the podcasts….
Share Your Art – Share Your Voice! Statewide Exhibition Showcases the Work and Accomplishments of Youth Involved with Department of Youth Services
…Share Your Art – Share Your Voice! Exhibition showcases the work of youth involved with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, the state’s juvenile justice system. Share Your Art –…
National award promotes use of educational technology in the Department of Youth Services
…a new initiative spearheaded by the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings (CEEAS), educators in selected DYS schools will be trained in how to use free and low-cost educational…
HERD INSTINCT Smith Voke students find lesson in the barn
…academic courses, one week in vocational programs ranging from cosmetology to criminal justice. In the animal science program, which has around 50 students this year, they learn grooming, artificial insemination…
CES wins $60,000 federal grant to bring arts into DYS classrooms
NORTHAMPTON, MA – The National Endowment of the Arts recently awarded a $60,000 grant to the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) to expand art opportunities for youth involved in the…
Megan Ronzio
Megan Ronzio is director of the Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) Program, a DESE project contracted to CES. Megan has been with the SESP Program since 2004, beginning as a…
SPIFFY Partner Update: Youth for Equity and Action visit the MA Statehouse!
…joined peers from across Massachusetts for a rally and leadership training. They called for stronger investments in connection, restorative justice, and health education, highlighting the importance of prioritizing student wellbeing…