…will: Focus on strategies to teach social science concepts such as cause and effect, academic conversation, and writing, including the purposeful application of sentence stems. Examine the standards-based history curriculum…
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Drawing attention: Author-illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka visits Norris Elementary School
…brainstorming, organizing our ideas, writing a rough draft, editing and revising. And all those lessons I learned as a kid, I use today in these books that I write and…
Gill-Montague school district gears up for another school year
…Superintendent Michael Sullivan. The district hopes to achieve those goals with a new focus on essay writing across all grade levels and subjects, new teaching strategies, group work and 150…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…assigned a new list of spelling words weekly. This work can vary from writing each word five times to writing sentences using the words. “I don’t want my kids to…
Pioneer looks to start newspaper
NORTHFIELD, MA — When Matthew Despres was in high school, writing for his school newspaper was how he discovered his passion for journalism. Now, as an English teacher at Pioneer…
Amherst Middle School After School VELA program continues with strong remote format
…that older family members were very familiar with both the song and the dance steps! Songwriting is popular, with students choosing a beat to write to, writing lyrics, and recording…
ONLINE: Accessing Inquiry for Students with Disabilities through Primary Sources
…authentic sources, important ideas, and compelling stories also offer tools for differentiation and a vital means to motivate students. This fully-online graduate course supports content and instruction for teachers of…
Third Annual DYS Racial Trauma Conference Held on April 11, 2022
…be proactive in creating therapeutic classroom spaces where students feel safe, can engage in authentic learning, explore their identities, talents, skills, and realize their aspirations moving forward. The agenda for…
Partnering with Families
Young children thrive and their social and emotional development is enhanced when there is alignment between home and school. Learn about the value of developing authentic strength-based relationships with families…
Excellence In Education Awards: Living Our Guiding Principles award winners for February and March
…meaningful way.” “Elizabeth always cultivates a joyful classroom environment. She encourages all her students to be their most authentic selves and express their creativity. She is also always flexible and…