…with the passing of Judith (Judy) Heumann. As Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services during the Clinton Administration, Judy helped ensure that students with disabilities not only…
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Caps and gowns to make a statement at Turners Falls
…of being labeled a gender they may not identify with, and while allowing students to be able to choose, there is also concern about students being bullied for not conforming….
Story exhibit on May 1st highlights action-oriented conversations around anti-racism
…students in this project,” said Keisch. “Not only their stories, but their insight about exhibit design has been extremely valuable.” The JFK Students of Color Alliance, for example, has been…
Math Modeling
Teachers work hard to engage students and to encourage student thinking and productive struggle. Despite heroic efforts, students are often disengaged and typically see math as an exercise in memorized…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference set to take place on March 29th, 2025
…the new Educators Diversity Act, DESE’s Educational Vision, and resources from DESE’s programs, such as their Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ students. To read more about the conference, please visit…
Professional Development in DYS Education
…to meet the diverse needs of the DYS population. Home E Search query for: events and courses engaging students inquiry primary sources ( Page 45 ) Our Approach DYS strives…
Northfield Elementary sees uptick in enrollment, adds teacher
…exiting sixth-graders last year, Desmarais anticipated having 175 students or less this year, and had arranged staffing levels based on that prediction back in May. However, with 18 new students…
PraacticalAAC Blog Post by Jeanne Tuthill
…class. It never ceases to fill my students with awe and appreciation for the challenges that AAC users face on a daily basis. My students often list it as one…
After School program coming to Easthampton High School
…when they engage students in Service Learning and long term projects, integrate relevant academic learning, address the different needs of individual students, capitalize on our students’ interests and strengths, offer…
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,…