Washington, D.C. — September 26, 2018 — In response to increased demand for teacher professional learning to use technology effectively in the classroom, the International Society for Technology in Education…
Search Results
Results for "professional development licensure credentialing teacher license general science 5 8"
Local Educator Selected for Safe and Supportive Schools Commission
…administrative functions identified around the issue; improve school access to clinically, culturally and linguistically appropriate services; recommend training and professional development for school staff on addressing students’ behavioral health and…
Massachusetts receives $4 million Gates Foundation grant
…“Elevate Preparation: Impact Children,” a program to enhance first-year teachers’ performance to the equivalent of third-year teachers by 2022. Through the program, the department will work with the state’s 71…
Renata S. Pienkawa
An immigrant herself, Renata S. Pienkawa earned her M.A. in TESOL from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been an ELL teacher, program coordinator, and teacher trainer/consultant for over three…
Alicia Lopez
Alicia Lopez has been teaching for over 20 years. At first a French, then Spanish teacher, she now teaches English Language Learners. Currently, she is in her 11th year of…
Gateway’s ‘blizzard bags’ cut makeup days in sunny June
…assignments and/or projects are substantial. “These programs must also be accessible, include appropriate oversight and teacher involvement rather than resembling traditional homework assignments, and be approved by the district school…
White Brook Middle School students in Easthampton aim to show power of kindness with Pay it Forward Challenge
…“We’re really challenging our school to do this,” said White Brook English language arts and social studies teacher and Free the Children adviser Judith Breier. “and then we’re even going…
Staff shortages throughout K-12 education are taking a toll
…forced to cover classes, clean toilets, shovel snow, or work in the cafeteria all while trying to juggle student discipline, teacher evaluation, and communications with parents are commonplace and are…
Joanne Blocker
Joanne Blocker is a seasoned teacher and administrator with over 30 years of experience. Joanne was an elementary principal and a Director of Curriculum. Joanne supervised mentoring and new teacher…
Her heart will always be with the students – Frontier Superintendent Martha Barrett to retire
…her.” After serving for more than 20 years as an educator in the region, Barrett will retire at the end of the school year. Barrett started as a substitute teacher…