…working with Z at many different youth events, and as a dedicated member of the SPIFFY Youth Steering Committee since its inception in October 2023: we are so happy and…
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Representatives from Rural Schools and Communities Gather at Tuesday Summit in Shelburne
…up meetings and discussions will be scheduled, but there are already upcoming events on tap to bring these issues to legislative forums during the month of March, including the March…
For the Hampshire County Food Policy Council (HCFPC), community leadership is at the heart of their work.
The mission is to cultivate shared governance and a county-wide network that builds the power of community voice to make food policies more equitable, honor diverse cultures, and help local…
‘School Local’ aims to promote city schools, will kick off with rally on steps of City Hall
…of is, “School Local.” School Local Northampton is a campaign started by parents to encourage city families to send their children to the Northampton Public Schools. Organizers say it is…
Sharon Jones, M.Ed.
…Pioneer Valley Regional School District. She has worked as both a special education and general education teacher; assistant principal; educational diagnostician/consultant; and inclusion specialist. Sharon has taught courses on inclusion…
Becoming money smart: At Fort River Elementary in Amherst, 5th-graders learn about finances by working and paying rent through mock program
On an afternoon in late December, fifth-grade students at Fort River Elementary School gather around and write their rent checks. “Who can remind us what a memo is?” teacher Jonathan…
National award promotes use of educational technology in the Department of Youth Services
…courses. This coming summer, a team of DYS teachers, administrators, and residential staff will participate in the four-day Unjammed Technology Camp, where they will learn how to use blended learning…
HERD INSTINCT Smith Voke students find lesson in the barn
…academic courses, one week in vocational programs ranging from cosmetology to criminal justice. In the animal science program, which has around 50 students this year, they learn grooming, artificial insemination…
Springfield DYS Campus Hosts Career Day for Youth
…Youth rotated through the gymnasium throughout the morning, networking and exploring career and college opportunities with representatives from local businesses, colleges and career centers. Many students came prepared with resumes…
Kevin Courtney
…been a teacher, principal and Director of Special Education. He also taught graduate courses in school administration at the University of Massachusetts. In addition to his position at CES, he…