…for demographics. Massachusetts scored tops in the nation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, before the scores were demographically adjusted. But other studies have shown that many outside factors,…
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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…
Holliston’s Jackson named Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year
…appreciate it,” he said. Jackson noted that his original plan was to stay in Holliston for just a few years and gain some experience as a superintendent. Ideally, he wanted…
Ross Newton
…University and studied Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction at Boston University. Ross has published on topics in early American and public history and consulted for public history sites in Boston…
Fourth Annual DYS Racial Trauma Conference Held in Person
…support clients navigating any number of personal and social challenges that threaten to limit their access to meaningful educational, work, and community experiences. As a youth, Hasan experienced poverty, disability,…
Corky Klimczak
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…