…Education from Lesley University, and has completed coursework towards a doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education at UMass Boston. Currently, Kelly works as the Family and Community Engagement Specialist at…
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SPIFFY’s New Coalition Coordinator
…role. Lexi has been with SPIFFY for four years where she has expanded our capacity related to policy work, supported an increase in youth engagement and the creation of the…
Intro to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
During this 2-day workshop, participants will learn how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can provide support and increase engagement for students with little or no speech. Participants will explore ways…
DYS Statewide Youth Showcase 3rd Annual Event is a big success!
BOSTON, MA – On May 27th, honored guests, youth, staff, and community stakeholders gathered to spotlight the positive successes and work of DYS youth and programs at the hugely successful…
Thank You Lexi!
Lexi Polokoff, SPIFFY Coalition Coordinator, will be leaving SPIFFY on May 1st. We thank her for her 5+ years of incredible work with SPIFFY, particularly her commitment to youth engagement/leadership…
Francia Wisnewski
…family support, outreach and community engagement. She has participated in various fellowships and leadership boards involving policy, community needs assessment and best practices for Early Childhood and education. She holds…
Alternative high schools emphasize learning over time in class
…the Hechinger Report’s Gail Robinson to talk about the work of Diploma Plus: One of the most vexing problems for high schools — and society at large — is what…
Palmer-Monson Family Network offers a “great, fun, safe place” for kids and parents
…is available for children who are between the ages of newborn and 8 years old. For more information on the network, call 413-283-6246 or visit them on Facebook at palmermonsonfamilynetwork….
Local Educator Selected for Safe and Supportive Schools Commission
…to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Massachusetts legislature about updating, improving, and refining the Safe and Supportive Schools framework and self-assessment. Dr. Diehl commented, “It is…
Easthampton High School to create 3-year plan to deal with bullying, harassment, hate
…the issues of systemic racism in any community, and we feel up to the task to meet the work with positivity and full engagement,” Kevin Burke, EHS’s principal, told the…