What has been the impact in kindergarten classrooms of good implementation of the following new initiatives and tools in Massachusetts? Elements of High Quality Kindergarten document Observational formative assessment Social…
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Conference draws 140 educators in discussion of how to manage race, polarizing conversations in schools
…Consultant, Trainer, and Coach. Other presenters included: Amherst-based Positivity Pod, featuring social justice educators Pat Romney, Paul H. Wiley, Angelica Castro, Kena Acuña, Molly Keehn; Collaborative for Educational Services Joy…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…include, but are not limited to, an increased focus on social and emotional learning; bullying prevention; asset-based, student-centered and culturally responsive practices; restorative justice and positive discipline approaches; equity and…
Gazda named as new Executive Director
…age, shifting demographics, and social justice and equity issues are just a few of the areas where we can work collaboratively to chart the course for our public education system…
Easthampton schools making progress on diversity, inclusion
…school handled racist incidents after three students of color were arrested for punching a white student who used a racial slur on social media. In August 2017, the district voluntarily…
HEC Academy in Northampton Graduates Class of 2021
…program is designed to offer a structured, consistent, emotionally supportive environment based on positive reinforcement. Students at HEC Academy work individually and in small groups on academics, social skills, recreation…
Developmental Screening and ASQ
…do you know when your concerns are something you need to act on? Home E Search query for: events and courses social studies plc ( Page 47 )…
Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County
…responsibility and social engagement for the students to imitate, she said. Under Healy’s leadership, Four Corners regularly played host to visiting teachers from other districts and states to observe the…
New Greenfield Public Schools website is live, official launch in August
…to navigate and accessible to students, families, community and staff; included expanded calendar features; and integrated social media. The new design, with the use of more photography throughout, reflects the…
State Pre-K Funding 2016-17 Fiscal Year: Trends and opportunities
Birth to age eight represents a critically important window of opportunity to develop a child’s full potential and to shape key academic, social, emotional and cognitive skills. A child’s experiences…