WHATELY — Terri Anderson, a Whately Elementary School teacher, is one of 48 public educators nationwide to receive a Global Learning Fellowship with the NEA Foundation this year. “As a…
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Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
This professional development session is designed to assist educators in supporting and developing young children’s social skills. We will share strategies for modifying the learning environment, incorporating sensory and movement…
DESE report on Expanded Learning Time Grant available for districts and schools thinking about redesigning school schedules
From the Commissioner’s Weekly Update: A recent report about design and resource allocation in schools and districts participating in the state’s Expanded Learning Time grant initiative might be of interest…
Social Emotional Learning: Using SEL To Inspire Success In All Students
…learning (SEL) practices can encourage students to develop skills such as empathy, social awareness, and emotional regulation. Many times, educators believe that social-emotional skills are an “add-in” to the classroom…
ESE votes to endorse practices for safe and supportive learning for LGBTQ students
In March, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously voted to approve nine principles that ensure safe and supportive learning environments for all LGBTQ students attending school in…
Scibak visits Easthampton High School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center
Representative John Scibak visited Easthampton High School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center After School Program on Tuesday, March 20th. Scibak toured the program and received an update about what the…
Blended Learning Issue Brief released and available for download
…highlights stories from Massachusetts DYS facilities of Blended Learning, as well as updates on the national Unjammed Blended Learning initiatives. The June 2015 Issue Brief is available for download here….
GHS students participating in Community Service Learning Day
…make neck scarves out of recycled T-shirts, all as part of Community Service Learning Day. The students will go out into their community from 8 to 11 a.m. to learn…
Local 21st Century Learning Centers approved for funding for this coming school year
…communities. Programs include Memorial Elementary School in West Springfield, Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Maple School and Pepin Elementary School in Easthampton, and Converse Middle School in Palmer. The out-of-school…