…stuffing their backpacks in their lockers, the loudspeaker announced the day’s taco-salad lunch and reminded students to apply for the talent show. But around the building, there are some unusual…
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Three finalists announced for Gill-Montague superintendent position
…of Hopkins Academy in Hadley; Karen Ferrandino, director of student services at Frontier Regional and Union 38 school districts; and Mary Jane Rickson, the interim superintendent of Maynard Public Schools….
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…code. Levesque, 17, of East Longmeadow, joined students around the world last week in an event called the Hour of Code, a program designed to make computer programming more interesting…
Embracing Struggling Students: Developing a Real Understanding of Trauma and Anxiety
Think about that student in your classroom that has caused you to pause and reflect on what might help them to become more successful in their learning environment. Have you…
Franklin Tech steps away from musicals
Turners Falls, MA – In a vocational school, arts are not always the focus. At Franklin County Technical School, days are already packed with traditional subjects and the student’s vocations,…
Sunderland school gets adaptive tricycle
…donations. The adult-size trike is available to all students, though priority is given to about a dozen based on their specific diagnoses. “It opens an opportunity for other students to…
Teresa Poteat, M.Ed.
…that the most important role for all educators and administrators is to advocate and support all students to ensure each student receives equal access to the curriculum. “It is our…
National speaker shares effective techniques for teaching vocabulary at Collaborative for Educational Services workshop
NORTHAMPTON, MA – Research shows that a student’s working vocabulary is a strong predictor of his or her success in school. But teachers know that engaging students in learning lists…
Swift River School forum on standardized testing draws large crowd
…parents from local and surrounding towns. Students attending included the student council president of Swift River School. The Presenting panel was led by Bartlett and MASC Executive Director Glenn Koocher,…
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…