…Carol Houck Smith fellow at the University of Wisconsin. He has taught classes and given lectures at many universities including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Harvard Kennedy School….
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A morning of educational play for families from seventeen communities at the Holyoke Children’s Museum
…and their families. Books were incorporated into their weekly gatherings that connected their playgroup work and the educational activities at the museum. “Children see quickly that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering…
AI Community of Practice
…and classrooms. We will work together to create a space where participants can anticipate and proactively navigate potential challenges of AI as well as examine the range of benefits for…
Therese Ross
Therese Ross is an educator, former early childhood director, and mediator. Focusing on intentional engagement and effective communication, Therese supports caregivers as they learn ways to meet the educational and…
‘A really big part of our lives’: State commits $15.5M to early education and care programs
…Olson Reagan, now 5, gets ready to begin kindergarten, her other children, Abel Reagan, 4, and Etta Reagan, 2, continue to be part of story time and play groups put…
U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $115 Million to Help Increase Educator Compensation and Promote Educator Diversity
…academic achievement and student engagement in school, and more students aspiring to be teachers themselves one day. That’s why attracting, retaining, and supporting a diverse educator workforce is a top…
Survey of Parents of Children with Special Needs
…2015, parents can access the survey at www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1951903/Parent-Involvement-Survey/. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole and Vietnamese. The survey is a complement to the family engagement activities and surveys…
Families from seventeen communities gather at the Eric Carle Museum for fun morning out
…fun kickoff to the summer season.” Family Centers and Playgroups are places to grow for families and children from birth to kindergarten, located in seventeen local communities and run by…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…cultural responsiveness and competence, special education; English language learners; preschool and kindergarten; curriculum; human capital; secondary schools and workforce development; parent, family and community engagement; student support; and instructional support….
Alice Levine
Ms. Levine, M.Ed., is a consultant to programs interested in strengthening their engagement of families. For 25 years, she has taught math and literacy to adult learners, helped parents build…