…disability. Blame for test scores, however, often settles on the people who are any school’s single-most-important influence on academic achievement – teachers. Lawson says a prayer for the coming school…
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Mass. High School Graduation Rate Improves
Massachusetts education officials say the state’s high school graduation rate is up to 86.1 percent, with some of the strongest gains among minority and low-income students. The Department of Elementary…
Jackson steps down as Amherst Regional High School principal
AMHERST — After 15 years working in the district, Mark Jackson announced Thursday that he would retire as principal of Amherst Regional High School on Nov. 1. Because he will…
Government 101: Primary voting explained by a high school teacher
…government at Frontier Regional School, understands this completely. In fact, she has been getting a lot of practice lately. Moore also teaches classes on U.S. history, law and economics. But…
Educators from Collaborative for Educational Services Publish Book on IEP and 504 Teams
…book on the topic of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Teams. Laurel Peltier, Ed.D. and Albert Johnson-Mussad, Ph.D., CES educational consultants and coaches, are the authors of the book,…
Distinguished UMass Historian Encourages HEC Academy Graduates to Pursue their Dreams
…Academy to follow their dreams without the fear of failure. HEC Academy is an alternative school managed by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton. Bracey inspired listeners at…
U.S. Education Secretary Statement on Passing of Disability Rights Leader Judy Heumann
…with the passing of Judith (Judy) Heumann. As Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services during the Clinton Administration, Judy helped ensure that students with disabilities not only…
Dean Tech Students Learn High-Tech Skills by Moving Robots
HOLYOKE, MA – Web Design and Computer Programming Instructor Karen Morneau says that whenever the Robotics Club meets at Dean Technical High School, more students show up. The afterschool club…
CES Director Accepts National Award For Innovative Leadership
…and professional development programs to a limited number of schools in Hampshire County,” according to CES Board Chair, Lisa Minnick. This week, Schuman will be awarded the prestigious Justus A….
Voc-Tech investments pair needs of students, industry
…passage of a bill to expand access to those programs. The Alliance for Vocational Technical Education said that 20 percent of Massachusetts high school students are enrolled in a career…