…phase to consider the ways in which our school could provide innovative, rigorous, and engaging experiences while also supporting the social-emotional needs of our students. I am proud of the…
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Albert Johnson-Mussad Ph.D.
…licensed educators in instructional leadership; English learner education; world language and bilingual education; adolescent literacy education; improving outcomes for students in poverty; and social-emotional learning. In addition to professional development,…
Graduating During the Pandemic
…allow students and guests to practice social distancing. Despite the challenges, Logan says he has chosen to remain positive. “I’m bummed out that a lot of things I was excited…
Baker-Polito Administration, WGBH and Special Guests to Celebrate the Massachusetts High School Class of 2020 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony
…its partner station WGBY/New England Public Media in western Massachusetts. Both stations will stream the program on their website and social media platforms. WGBH also will make the program available…
Kara McLaughlin
…restorative practices facilitator and certified prevention specialist. She has helped bring restorative practices to several local school districts and has led numerous educator workshops using social justice and trauma-informed lens….
Community leaders support local program for young children and families
…Young Children (SFYC, formerly Success By Six Easthampton) is to provide support to parents to enhance their children’s social and emotional development. In addition to individual services the program has…
Students focus on peers’ struggles: Getting to Y pilot program at Easthampton High seeks to address concerns raised in health survey
…risk and protective factors, such as access, risk perceptions, parent disapproval and social support. The survey also assesses key demographic information. For the Getting to Y team, SPIFFY provided data…
Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values: Film Screening and Discussion
…for Documentary Feature at the Social Justice Film Festival (2021) and a Northwest Regional Emmy® nomination for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2022). Produced by Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, and…
Diego Sharon named new principal of Amherst Regional Middle School
…three finalists to become the first permanent principal at the school in four years, has a 25-year career as an educator that has focused on social equity and student-centered learning….
9th Annual Safe and Healthy Schools Summit: Supporting Schools in Seeking Racial Healing in Polarizing Times
…and Coach. Other presenters: Amherst-based Positivity Pod, featuring social justice educators Pat Romney, Paul H. Wiley, Angelica Castro, Kena Acuña, Molly Keehn; Collaborative for Educational Services Joy and Justice Team…