Kate Todhunter has been teaching about the history of genocide for over twenty years at Northampton High School in Northampton, Massachusetts. She is also a lecturer at Smith College. Kate…
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Grading for Equity Book Study
…all students. We will examine topics such as: The critical history of our current inherited system of grading. The research on motivation and equitable teaching and learning. Specific bias-resistant and…
Government 101: Primary voting explained by a high school teacher
…this semester, due to an unusually high enrollment, all of her time is spent teaching government classes. “It’s a good time to be teaching this class,” she said. “And, I…
CES report outlines difficult truth about literacy issues
…at the outset. “Our work is hard but not as hard as teaching kids to read.” The report looked at four questions: what is the districts approach to literacy? How…
Conway Grammar School hosts guest readers for Dr. Seuss’ birthday
…of the Red Hawk, Frontier’s mascot. Kristen Gordon, in her fourth year as principal, said her school has a great community and events like Monday’s make that bind even tighter….
Eight athletes show their skills at Pioneer Special Olympics
…hoping to ensure every student has the opportunity to feel “excited and strong.” “Sometimes, some of the typical events like your typical field day or your typical recess might be…
Early Learners Explore Science, Math and Technology at CES event
…having a whole lot of fun in the process. The event was one of a series of events sponsored by CES in collaboration with Hatfield Public Library to develop Science,…
Welcome Keyedrya Jacobs, SPIFFY’s New Parent/Caregiver Engagement Consultant!
…and events that highlighted the voices of youth of color as well as LGBTQIA youth. On to DIAL/Self where we specialize in youth homelessness engagement. I was responsible for coordinating…
Distinguished UMass Historian Encourages HEC Academy Graduates to Pursue their Dreams
…them. Failure, he said, is merely “an opportunity to do something different the next time.” Bracey said that while he is asked to speak at various events around the nation,…
Michelle Mendes
…Services in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Her responsibilities there included: program development, organization, budgeting, and assuring adherence to state policies and regulations; staff supervision; hosting workshops, trainings and family events;…