…two areas at once: the students were able to learn something additional through building the computers and the class was able to upgrade its technology. Cyndi Bussey, one of the…
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William Diehl: Offers details on STEM high school internships
…to organize and implement this effort. The Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton is taking the lead on this project, and building from our STEM Employer Action Group. The collaborative…
The Amherst Mobile Market finishes first year, planning for the future
…of this team provided participants with the opportunity to fine-tune skills such as building consensus, group decision-making, and working in the community. “It also helps empower our community members by…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…our schools have long been engaged in multiple initiatives, including appropriate building security, collaboration with local law enforcement, and educator training in how to respond to threats to school safety….
No more homework? Greenfield elementary schools rethink approach
…practice math for a few minutes with flash cards or games, play outside or cook together in place of formal homework. “It encourages oral language and relationship building,” Toomey said….
Mount Tom Academy Senior Awards and Dedication Ceremony
…entrance to Mount Tom Academy, located in the Donahue Building on the Holyoke Community College Campus. During the ceremony, Mount Tom administrator Matt Rigney told the assembled crowd of students…
DYS Educator Develops Breakfree Project
…“consider classic SciFi stories to understand creative world-building and will then practice journalism skills to create a newspaper from the perspective of future outer space settlers”. BreakFree Education is a…
Finding their voices: Arts grant helps young women in state custody gain confidence
SOUTH HADLEY — Every Monday, artist Tony Jones comes to the squat, institutional-looking building, its bland exterior belied by the printed and hand-drawn posters that line the walls inside, where…
Bringing Collaboration Skills to the Classroom
…understanding of math skills, but also learning how to work collaboratively with others and building skills that will carry them to varied careers in adulthood. “There are always new ways…
Greenfield Middle School prepares for Math & Science Academy arrival
GREENFIELD, MA — When the new school year starts in fall, the Math & Science Academy will no longer be housed in an independent building, but rather will be a…