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Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County
…she described as “morally, ethically and, I think, educationally pretty successful.” Healy has been assistant superintendent for Pioneer since 2008. Her longest tenure, however, was as principal of Four Corners…
Area lawmakers active in crafting landmark education bill
…Act, which was introduced in part by state Rep. Aaron Vega, D-Holyoke. And several local lawmakers were successful in getting amendments adopted as part of the larger bill. “It’s very…
How one Massachusetts town turned around early reading program
MALDEN, MA — When Carlos entered Kristen Reidy’s first-grade class at the Salemwood School in Malden, Mass., nearly five years ago, his reading scores put him in the “at risk”…
STEM Paid Internships
…children train trainer series early educator ( Page 31 ) Demand for STEM Careers Since 2018, the STEM Paid Internship Program has placed hundreds of area high school students in…
Barbara Cheney – CES Profile
…current role. Located at Holyoke Community College (HCC), the alternative high school is designed to serve students who have been unsuccessful in traditional high school settings. The program is managed…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…our schools have long been engaged in multiple initiatives, including appropriate building security, collaboration with local law enforcement, and educator training in how to respond to threats to school safety….
Third Annual DYS Racial Trauma Conference Held on April 11, 2022
…The ongoing goal has been to deepen the program’s collective understanding of how racial trauma impacts youth in the care and custody of DYS, and how educators and practitioners can…
Therese Ross
Therese Ross is an educator, 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…
Local groups team up, offer forum to guide parents in supporting children’s mental health needs during pandemic
NORTHAMPTON — Local youth-serving organizations have teamed up to offer an online forum that aims to provide parents with vital information to support their children’s mental health during the COVID-19…