…on Wednesday. Today is the first day of the school’s 2018-19 academic calendar, but new Principal Kristina Kirton scheduled a New Year’s Eve ice cream social a day early so…
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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…
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…
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…
The Collaborative for Educational Services awarded Youth Opioid Prevention Grant
…Program aims to stop opioid misuse before it starts, by bolstering drug prevention programs directed to students at all grade levels to educate on the dangers of opioid and other…
New Easthampton superintendent to shine spotlight on academics, consolidated school in design
EASTHAMPTON – With so many changes underway in the school district, newly appointed superintendent Dr. Allison LeClair wants to put the spotlight back on academics. “We are making sure our…
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….
Calm Teachers, Calm Kids: Pause, Breathe and Reset
This fun and interactive professional development session will equip teachers with effective mindfulness techniques to use with young children. Educators will learn strategies to integrate mindfulness, Qigong (similar to T’ai…