…risk of failure or who have significant learning challenges. Through the Special Education Surrogate Parent Program, we are committed to continuing this important work to ensure that students in state…
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Developing Academic Language in Science and Technology/Engineering
…assessment of learning, due on July 3. The academic language of science and technology/engineering required to construct meaning (listening, reading) and communicate meaning (speaking, writing) often hinders students’ access to…
Mohawk, Hawlemont to test out ‘Blizzard Bags’ during spring vacation
…with plans next fall to start an “Alternative Structured Learning Time” — or “Blizzard Bag Program” — the Hawlemont and Mohawk school district students will be taking school assignments home…
Feds Approve Release Of $611 Mil For Massachusetts Schools
…“which will allow students to learn and build skills working intensively on one subject in small, hands-on learning environments with excellent teachers. This will be a multi-year program that the…
Career Skills Workshop at the Amherst Survival Center
…Amherst—Margaret Arsenault, Assistant Director for Workplace Learning and Development, and Leslie Fraser, Coordinator of Communications & Campus Career Initiatives. They were joined by Ted Johnston, a former Amherst High School…
The vocational surge: Smith Voc, South Hadley schools experiencing increased demand
…Voc, where students spend time on traditional academics and their chosen trade. “Everyone thinks you’re learning a trade because you’re stupid,” said Rivera, while sitting in Smith Voc’s front office…
Healthy Hampshire sends team to Johns Hopkins initiative
…Council Community Invest in racially and economically just food systems community of practice. Participating as a team, Talya and Kia become part of a two year learning opportunity, and will…
The Pandemic Hurt These Students the Most
…of learning stalled more significantly from winter to spring, even after many schools had returned in person. “We were all caught off guard by that,” said Dr. Lewis, who hypothesized…
Resilience Starts with Us
Supporting the care, growth, development and early learning foundation of young children in partnership with their parents is powerful, important and multifaceted. Early educators are required to do lots of…
Teaching Children about the Natural Environment with the Hitchcock Center
Learn to develop and enhance programming that addresses STEM/nature-themed topics with young children, and increase their environmental awareness. These fun and interactive sessions will offer ideas about extending learning with…