BOSTON, MA – On May 27th, honored guests, youth, staff, and community stakeholders gathered to spotlight the positive successes and work of DYS youth and programs at the hugely successful…
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The Amherst regional school consolidation question
…must critically evaluate our educational programs, and be ready to strengthen and create new educationally engaging and relevant experiences for our students. Discussions have begun with Greenfield Community College leadership…
Alternative high schools emphasize learning over time in class
…to do about students who have repeatedly failed a grade and are on the verge of dropping out. For almost two decades, Diploma Plus has operated small alternative programs for…
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…
Literacy Learning for Younger Children
Required for License(s): Reading Specialist – Initial (K-12) English as a Second Language – Initial (Pk-6) This course provides students with an in-depth study of elements of an early literacy…
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…
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…