…its high-achieving students. “We have almost 200 students who invest their daily lives into doing well academically,” Principal Karin Patenaude said. “But we don’t do anything as a community from…
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New Union 38 leader ready for first school year
…the four towns that make up our community and learning about Frontier and Union 38,” Carey said in an email. “Our K-2 teachers will be using a new comprehensive system…
Principal among new faces at Conway Grammar School
…The children are amazing. The families and community are fabulous,” she said Friday, “and our administrative team is fantastic.” On Wednesday, about 150 pupils burst through the doors of the…
Creating a Storybook Journey to Enhance Our STEM Curriculum
Join us on a Storybook Journey using a book as a springboard for exploring STEM, building on content and concept knowledge, and engaging a community of learners. Storybook Journeys use…
Greenfield’s Federal Street School teacher plans gardening curriculum for English language learners
…for a salad or sandwich. “I wanted to have pumpkins, but that didn’t happen.” At the top of the hill in the middle of a community garden that hasn’t been…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…to bed early.” This year, a growing number of schools are following the “no-homework” trend. Kelly Full Service Community School in Holyoke banned homework after the school’s district extended the…
Where Now?
…are as a learning community and as a Commonwealth striving to nurture and develop our youngest citizens. How are we doing? Where must we head next? Where should we focus…
El Salvadoran immigrants will still be welcome in Amherst schools if Temporary Protected Status ends, officials say
AMHERST — In keeping with its tradition of being a sanctuary and a welcoming community, school officials this week told parents the district will continue to teach and serve El…
Mohawk aims to move sixth grade in 2019
…Colrain Central could become the first sixth-graders to go to Mohawk Trail Regional School in the fall of 2019. Community meetings have recently been held at Mohawk schools, so that…
Preschool playground at Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst officially opens
…through Community Preservation Act money, town capital spending and a grant by the Amherst Education Foundation. The playscape replaces the former playground, which offered students little more than shovels and…