…heard rants, raves and everything in between. PARCC — Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers — is based on the Common Core federal learning standards and is…
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Check Your Facts (easily)
…a lot more truth? Cool. Let’s get to work. ISTE Standards for Educators Citizen 2.3.b. Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters…
Llama Maynard
…school. In addition to her strong roots in K-12 science education, she brings expertise to support schools that are implementing standards-based grading, project-based learning, and whole-school initiatives in instruction and…
MJ McGillicuddy
…and implementing this curriculum into a classroom setting. He is thrilled to be able to share his knowledge and experience with the new standards to the amazing educators of Massachusetts!…
Jamie Lewinski, M. Ed.
…as: the WIDA Standards, ESL Model Curriculum Unit building, DESE’s Collaboration Tool, Equity in Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, State Compliance Procedures, Family Outreach, and the effects of Mindfulness practices on…
PARCC test pros and cons debated at Massachusetts Board of Education hearing
…existing Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems exam to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and Careers exam, which tests the federal Common Core standards Massachusetts public schools are currently…
Frontier School Committee decides interim superintendent
…letter. “A consistently strong leader, Mr. Modestow has maintained the highest standards of professional excellence at Frontier Regional, honoring diverse opinions, building consensus and inspiring everyone who works in the…
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
…distinction between safely exploring risk and dangerous situations. We will examine how engaging in risky play promotes strong social, emotional intelligence, and positive behaviors. This PD offers 2.5 training hours….
Two students honored for social justice work
FLORENCE, MA — Two Valley high school students will receive scholarships for their work in social justice Sunday at the Sojourner Truth statue. Olivia Kan-Sperling, from Northampton High School, and…
GHS starts its first ice cream social to celebrate its honor roll students
…eighth grade to 12th grade — great job, you’re fabulous.” Monday afternoon, the high school held its first ice cream social for its honor roll students as a way to…