…to be behind in their emotional and educational abilities, Peggy was asked to speak at teachers’ conventions and Parent &Teacher Associations on how to motivate children, not only to learn,…
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Whately Elementary selects Kristina Kirton as new principal
WHATELY — After an extensive search process including a review of more than 30 applicants, Whately Elementary School now has a new principal. Kristina Kirton, a former first-grade teacher of…
Staff shortages ‘adding a layer of stress’ at area school districts
…Union 73 school districts, said she is in need of two long-term substitute positions, a special education teacher and a special education paraprofessional, as well as substitutes for teachers, nurses…
First wave of students wowed by new Easthampton school
…no worries. I feel the same way,” sixth grade teacher Donna Barcomb said as she ushered her students into the brand new Mountain View School building. Fifth through eighth grade…
Follow 15 of America’s teachers on a day of frustrations, pressures and hard-earned victories
…sub taking her class. He says a prayer for all teachers – a fitting petition for a profession in crisis. The crisis became manifest this spring when teachers in six…
Sandy Shea
Sandy Shea is an experienced K – 3 Educator who combines her experiences as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, literacy coach, and district ELA facilitator to develop training tailored…
Raising MCAS bar was a move in the wrong direction
…teetering. We need to respect teachers and administrators as professionals and support them so that they can support our kids. It is time for Massachusetts to step up and again…
A Goodbye to Bill Erickson
…teacher in Auburn and Hadley, a Middle School Principal in Easthampton, and a Superintendent of Schools in Vermont and in the Hampshire Regional Schools. He also served for a short…
Mass Cultural Council Funds Artist in Residence Working with the DYS Education Initiative
Artist in residence, Jenny Herzog, a singer, tap dancer, teacher, and director, will be working with the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) DYS Education Initiative this spring. The residency is…
William Erickson
…career as a teacher in Auburn and Hadley, a Middle School Principal in Easthampton, and a Superintendent of Schools in Vermont and in the Hampshire Regional Schools. His avid interest…