NORTHAMPTON, MA – HEC Academy rolled out a new one-to-one laptop initiative for students last week, the culmination of years of review, research and planning. HEC Academy students now have…
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Equity Audits and Improvement Cycles: Planning Your Inquiry in Small and Mid-Size Districts
…“equity audit” Become familiar with a range of approaches that can be taken to equity audits Understand the research methods and approaches that can and can not be used in…
SPIFFY Partner Update: Youth for Equity and Action visit the MA Statehouse!
…accompanied by Northampton Youth Health Coalition Coordinator Kara McLaughlin, presented powerful Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), sharing how issues like mental health, school and community safety, connection, and equitable decision-making…
Editorial: Healthy Hampshire shines welcome light on challenges
…to research the challenges faced by residents and identify possible solutions to improve their access to food, fitness and a healthier lifestyle. Sarah Bankert, coordinator of Healthy Hampshire, said the…
Reena Freedman
…and leadership skills at the core of study. Reena’s areas of interest include building high-expertise teaching in classrooms, developing strong new teacher induction programs, and cultivating professional learning communities and…
Linda Willis
…an urban school district, her work focuses on middle school research and review of curriculum in grades 4-12. She provides professional development in best instructional practice for teachers who service…
El Impacto del Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL) en el Desarrollo Cerebral Infantil/The Impact of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) on Early Childhood Brain Development
…educational research, participants will gain an understanding of how social, emotional, and cognitive experiences shape neural connections during critical stages of brain development. The session highlights the importance of warm,…
After School program coming to Easthampton High School
…about registering for the program at Easthampton High School will be provided closer to September. The 21st Century Learning Centers reflect current research showing that afterschool programs are most effective…
Afterschool programs work Let’s fund services with huge dividends for children and families
…high school, college, and beyond. Research consistently finds that participation in afterschool programs boosts math and science grades, reduces risky behaviors, and promotes physical health. It’s for all of these…
Ed tech must do more to ‘advance equity,’ U.S. Secretary of Education says
…the ASU+GSV Summit, a gathering of about 2,500 people interested in innovation in education. The free guide, available for download at tech.ed.gov/developers, is the result of two years of research…