When the U.S. Supreme Court made its first substantive interpretation in 1982 of the main federal special education law, it was careful to say that courts should not impose their…
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Collaborative for Educational Services honors Board of Governors Chair Lisa Minnick
…and children in the Massachusetts K-12 school system statewide. Ms. Minnick will be stepping down from the Northampton school board by the end of 2015. She will remain a member…
Franklin County has two Schools of Recognition
…really hard to make sure the children are able to feel successful when they take the test,” she said in reference to MCAS, which is administered in April and May….
Melissa Zeitz receives government’s highest honor for teaching mathematics or science in grades K-12.
…daughter had trouble when she tried to put pen to paper. Typing on a keyboard made things easier. “She feels strongly that any child, any student, can achieve,” her mother…
Lawmakers Move to Limit Government’s Role in Education
…significant proposed revisions since the No Child Left Behind law was passed 14 years ago. While there is near-universal agreement that the law should be retooled, the paths to change…
The Special Education Team Leader Role is More Important Now Than Ever
…students than I did in the first 30 years of my career. In the past five years, people who are committed to students with disabilities–their parents, their teachers, their counselors…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference set to take place on March 29th, 2025
…and over 25 conference sessions spanning topics for elementary, secondary, and early educators as well as administrators and school/district leadership. These sessions are facilitated by young people, educators, school leaders,…
Corky Klimczak
…of interest and expertise include parenting and grandparenting, early literacy, social and emotional skill-building, family support and family engagement. She is a proud and active grandparent of five young children….
Interns gain experience in life sciences, and a paycheck
…work 30-plus hours a week. And they are being paid at every one of them. “I’ve always advocated for students to be paid,” said Matt Rigney, alternative youth programs director…
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…