Corky Klimczak, MSW, has provided leadership to programs that support families and children throughout her forty-year career in the Pioneer Valley. She believes passionately in building upon the strengths that…
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Hadley Elementary School cited for STEM focus
…named as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, which is given to elementary schools across the United States that provide broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through its PLTW…
New Easthampton superintendent to shine spotlight on academics, consolidated school in design
…LeClair said that the math, reading, music, and arts programs are strong and that there are many students and parents in the community that take pride in their schools. A…
New program lets schools compete for increased funding
…than $7 billion each year on education. To qualify, schools must craft a plan that includes high quality early education programs, longer school days or innovative ways to teach students….
Mark Jackson
…of all students. As an experienced administrator, his primary interests are in supporting capacity building among administrators and school-based teams to effect significant school improvement. With CES, Mark serves as…
Dee McWilliams
Dee McWilliams is currently a reading specialist and Reading Recovery teacher at Plains School in South Hadley, MA. A veteran teacher with extensive experience in early literacy development, Dee has…
Special Education Team Leader Institute completes first program year with gathering in Northampton
…education team leaders with tools to “foster family and community engagement and improve student outcomes.” Participants were clearly inspired by their work in the program. “This has been an incredible…
Pioneer Valley Excellence In Teaching Awards Presented To 113 Educators
…— took steps in this unprecedented year to ensure that 2020 winners were lauded and celebrated. In early May, 96 teachers received prize checks of $500 each, and another 17…
Education secretary hears about rural school challenges
…“The incredible pride the students conveyed about their experience says a lot about the commitment to education here — the skill sets of the faculty and staff here,” he said…
Drawing attention: Author-illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka visits Norris Elementary School
…book, Krosoczka said the experience of creating it made a lasting impression on him. “I just loved using my imagination,” Krosoczka said. “I remember my teacher teaching us all about…