…kids who didn’t finish. I was intrigued to see Mount Tom giving kids a different way of doing things to reach their diploma.” Lynan found that each student comes to…
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Focus on Teaching Students in Poverty
Albert Mussad, photo by Martha Maloney Dr. Albert Mussad began presenting to educators about teaching students who experience poverty back in 2016, through his initial work leading the training-of-trainers component…
Register for SPIFFY’s Summer Full Coalition Meeting!
The SPIFFY Coalition invites YOU to attend our upcoming Full Coalition meeting, taking place on June 4th, from 3:30-5:30PM at Nonotuck Park in Easthampton. We will be having a panel…
Art therapy: Northampton authors launch new drawing webcasts to help kids, parents cope during pandemic
…of “Draw Every Day with JJK,” a webcast launched Monday by Florence resident Jarrett J. Krosoczka, also known as JJK, the National Book Award finalist and author and illustrator best…
Student-Centered Programs Help Kids Feel Connected
“I love creating a community in the building and the students are part of that. The After School Program helps our kids to feel connected and that they have a…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
…join the Academy every year from the Smith College School of Social Work. Now, social-emotional learning classes (taught by the clinical team members) are provided 4 days per week, and…
U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $60 Million to Strengthen the Teacher Pipeline, Increase Educator Leadership, and Support Quality Teaching and Learning to Further Address Teacher Shortage
…programs that provide educators with meaningful, relevant, and evidence-based strategies for promoting student success and social and emotional well-being. Today’s investment of over $60 million will support high-quality programs across…
US Department of Ed Selects HEC Academy as Green Ribbon award winner
…ADHD, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students work individually and in small groups on academics, social skills, recreation, and community service, and earn credits toward high school graduation from their sending…
Art Inspires at HEC Academy
…age 3, and taking drawing classes before he turned 5. Art has always been deeply important to him. He received a scholarship to art school by age 6, and knew…
Baker orders schools to stay closed through end of school year
…schools safely. “We believe students therefore cannot safely return to school and avoid the risk of transmitting this virus to others,” he said. He said remote learning would continue in…