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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In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…Korpita knows from experience that the way schools approach homework often changes. But based on her experience, homework, in the right doses, helps students learn valuable life skills, says the…
Guiding Principles
Home E Search query for: programs early childhood early childhood experience system change successful children ( Page 24 ) Focus on Readiness, Culture, and Equity The oppressions embedded in our…
Working with the Struggling Reader
…in reading instruction programs for students with diverse educational and/or cultural needs. Hands-on clinical work with students is a central part of the course. In a four-session module that is…
Therese Ross
…former early childhood director, and mediator. Focusing on intentional engagement and effective communication, Therese supports caregivers as they learn ways to meet the educational and emotional needs of their children….
Hands-on science for Sunderland children
SUNDERLAND — When 11-year-old Sunderland Elementary School Student Tenzin Phelgay grows up, he wants to design a rocket capable of going to Mars. For now, he’s building marble rollercoasters in…
Conway children raise money for ‘Monte’
CONWAY — “Here we are at our 2nd annual Monte’s March,” said Grammar School Principal Kristen Gordon, before entering the gymnasium where about 150 excited students sat cross legged on…
Reunion Center in Easthampton launches new mentoring program for middle schoolers
…between students, said Debbie Downey, an assistant teacher at the Reunion Center. “To have the kids who are successful coming in is really helpful,” said Downey, who is also an…
Collaborative Licensure Programs teacher featured on WBZ/CBS Boston
Matthew Beyranevand, a longtime Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Licensure Programs instructor, and a Chelmsford teacher, has been featured on WBZ / CBS Boston’s Eye on Education segment for his…
Karen Fiegenbaum, OTR/L
…has collaborated with educational teams and with community child welfare and mental health programming. Her experience supporting families with multifaceted needs and their children started in Early Intervention. Before working…