…of speakers to discuss the latest research and data on the impact of social media and screen time on youth health, as well as best practices and first-hand experiences with…
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Art therapy: Northampton authors launch new drawing webcasts to help kids, parents cope during pandemic
Monday marked the first day of working remotely for scores of Americans following social distancing guidelines, including many parents and guardians who suddenly found themselves homeschooling their kids. Of course,…
Student-Centered Programs Help Kids Feel Connected
…also carefully crafted to provide a balance of academics and social-emotional skills development through student-centered enrichment activities. Thanks to student advocacy just before the pandemic hit, options like Esports and…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
…join the Academy every year from the Smith College School of Social Work. Now, social-emotional learning classes (taught by the clinical team members) are provided 4 days per week, and…
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…
US Department of Ed Selects HEC Academy as Green Ribbon award winner
…public day special education program for youth in grades 9-12 who are eligible to receive services via an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Students typically present with social-emotional challenges, learning disabilities,…
Art Inspires at HEC Academy
At this year’s HEC Academy graduation in June, guests were treated to a striking piece of art on the graduation program cover. Entitled Social Justice and Identity, and the culmination…
Baker orders schools to stay closed through end of school year
…to administer ‘competency tests,’ has set off a firestorm of concern among educators and parents — who believe that the priority must continue to be meeting the social, emotional and…
Integrating SEL Standards into Everyday Activities
This workshop will focus on the MA EEC Preschool – Kindergarten standards for Social and Emotional Development and explore how they can be embedded in everyday routines and activities to…
Caps and gowns to make a statement at Turners Falls
…The decision was prompted by an appeal by the high school’s chapter of the Bridges for Social Justice program to have one color for all students. But due to the…