…often speaks with teachers about disability history at educator events, such as the National Council for the Social Studies annual conference. When he asks teachers how disability history comes up…
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Collaborative for Educational Services receives Teaching with Primary Sources grant from Library of Congress
…Elementary and Secondary Education, and Boston Public Schools to develop and deliver extensive professional development to teachers about using primary sources in the classroom. More than 1,500 teachers have completed…
SPIFFY Coalition to hold town hall meeting on underage drinking
…of charge. Space is limited and registration required online at www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/spiffy-coalitiontown-hall-meeting-prevent-underage-drinking. SPIFFY partners and supporters from Hampshire County, including schools, municipal leaders, community-based organizations, and law enforcement are invited to…
First annual Transforming Education for Social Justice conference to be held October 15th at Holyoke Community College.
…youth-led panels; who will focus on examining the specific regional challenges that young people face in our education system, and promising practices for creating change. To learn more, visit https://www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/transforming-education-social-justice…
Voice and Choice: Mount Tom offers students a supportive and non traditional road to success after graduation
…which offers a variety of job training courses. There are currently nine students enrolled at Mount Tom Academy, with applications in process for four additional students. Students typically come from…
Greenfield teacher wins national award for sharing personal story
…teachers for the moments that made them want to become an educator. And one of those winners was Witherell, the third- and fourth-grade teacher from Newton School. “Fifth grade was…
“My Students Love It!” – A Kindergarten Teacher’s Storytelling Journey
By Kim Davenport, MKEA Regional Coordinator, Central Region A Worcester Kindergarten teacher recently shared an update on her use of Storytelling-Story Acting. In her classroom of 28 students 22 were…
Special ed teacher now vice principal in Turners Falls
…well. Previously, she was, since 2011, a special education teacher in the district. Smith said she seeks to create a safe positive school atmosphere and feels her experience as a…
Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – December and January winners announced
…teacher and now a new TC, Bethany has excelled in creating Culture and Purpose for her unit, not just for the students, but for the teachers as well..” Metro Region:…
Educational Research
…primary sources, and the development of an educational research proposal using research and the teacher as researcher, are explored. Students will be prepared to evaluate research carried out by others…