Learn and develop effective strategies for teaching civics and the US Constitution by using primary sources and inquiry-based instruction. This 3-credit graduate course, taught by master teacher Kelley Brown with…
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Cite-Seeing with AI: A Perplexity Adventure
…how educators and students are using it and try it yourself! Most students & educators want to use Chat GPT as a research assistant, but it isn’t always a good…
Rich Cairn
Rich Cairn founded the Emerging America program in 2006. Emerging America’s Accessing Inquiry project focuses on the inclusion of ALL learners in History, Civics, and Social Science classrooms, especially students…
Guiding Principles
Home E Search query for: events and courses nurturing student inquiry and student voice through informational texts summer ( Page 22 ) Focus on Readiness, Culture, and Equity The oppressions…
Teaching Disability History: How the Civil War Changed Disability and American Government
…on disabled Civil War veterans and will explore the strategies and tools of inquiry-based instruction using primary sources. The afternoon of June 30, 12:30-3:00pm, CES will showcase the entire K-12…
A ‘new approach’ to teaching computer science: Get rid of the computer
…science education to local students. The workshop is a national initiative that takes a three-pronged approach to teaching: equity, inquiry and computer science concepts. The Holyoke workshop was part of…
AI in Real Life – A PLC for Educators
…seeing and hearing from students and colleagues, and work to separate hype from genuinely helpful practices. Each session will offer time to connect, experiment, and reflect. Whether you’re testing out…
Leading to Improve Outcomes for English Learners
…investigate instructional leadership and research-based Tier 1 instruction. Our inquiry into leadership will include anti-racism, trauma-engaged practice, instructional leadership, Massachusetts’ Blueprint for EL Success, and leading for students with limited…
Tech AP program wins honor
…programs for the school. The College Board also recognized FCTS for a diverse student population and its overall participation of students taking the AP exams. Eighteen schools in Massachusetts were…
First Annual Excellence in Education: Living our Guiding Principles Monthly Award
…our colleagues for the positive impact they have on everything we do, most especially, their students.” Colleagues and/or students nominated each of these exemplary educators. They represent the very first…