NORTHAMPTON, MA – Many young people who are involved with Department of Youth Services (DYS), the state’s juvenile justice system, have been challenged by traditional teaching approaches used in their…
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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…
Educators from Collaborative for Educational Services Publish Book on IEP and 504 Teams
…book on the topic of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Teams. Laurel Peltier, Ed.D. and Albert Johnson-Mussad, Ph.D., CES educational consultants and coaches, are the authors of the book,…
CES Profile – After School Programs, Learning Inspired by Fun
…including Math, Science, and language, and social-emotional skill development through student-centered enrichment activities. “One of the great things about the Green Room,” noted Ben, “is you get to know kids…
The Amherst regional school consolidation question
…stackable degree opportunities with local four-year institutions. Although this consolidation work is in the conceptual stage, the partnership with GCC is already progressing. It is anticipated that evening courses will…
Third Annual DYS Racial Trauma Conference Held on April 11, 2022
…that might better support youth, provide healing, and build trust. A series of nine different workshop sessions followed the keynote, including interactive presentations by CES Social Justice and Equity Specialists…
Teaching World Geography and Ancient Civilizations
Would you like to get practical training in the geographic and historical content and inquiry-based strategies and resources for instruction that address Massachusetts History and Social Science Standards for grades…
Local educators celebrate Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards
…Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Recipients are nominated and chosen within their district based on teaching practices, professional development, good attendance on the job, and…
Miguel Cardona chosen as Secretary of Education
…part of the shift. It created an unusual situation: There were about 200 5- and 6-year-olds in the building, compared to about 400 students in the older grades. Kelley recalls…
Mohawk to add instruction on Native American history, issues
BUCKLAND — Mohawk Trail Regional School District is planning to incorporate more Native American instruction in its history and social studies courses. There are two main reasons for this renewed…