EASTHAMPTON — Ninth-grade students at Easthampton High School will no longer be called “freshmen.” Instead, they will be called “first years.” The change was approved by the School Committee as…
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The election challenge: A race to the White House with this many turns has teachers scrambling
…keep their classrooms neutral this election season. The social studies teacher said he’s had to change his lesson plans several times because this year’s presidential bid continues to stray so…
S. Clarke Bankert, MPH
…a dozen years to create healthier communities by supporting community-led processes for change. She has been involved in all aspects of the change process, including assessment and data collection, program…
Why young people are striking Friday: ‘I won’t go to school and act like everything is normal’
…Boston Climate Strike to demand action on climate change. The strike includes a rally at City Hall plaza and a march to the State House. Similar events are planned all…
South Hadley names Bonneville interim schools chief
SOUTH HADLEY — Former high school principal Diana Bonneville will serve as interim superintendent throughout the remainder of the school year as the district navigates an abrupt leadership change and…
Food policy council wins grant to turn hunger stories into policy advocacy
…involved in trying to change the policies and the systems that shape our food system that are often negatively impacting people in our community,” said Kristen Whitmore, transformational operations coordinator…
Carolynne Beless
Carolynne has been an educator for 25+ years. She began her career as a Special Educator, training at Lesley University, and obtained her Masters in Reading through Salem State University…
Local legislator visits Reading Recovery Program in West Springfield
…Reading Recovery Training Site located there. Senator Jim Welch and W. Springfield Superintendent Mike Richard joined a group of area principals and instructional leaders to observe a Reading Recovery student…
Resilience Starts with Us
Supporting the care, growth, development and early learning foundation of young children in partnership with their parents is powerful, important and multifaceted. Early educators are required to do lots of…
Palmer-Monson Family Network offers a “great, fun, safe place” for kids and parents
…can engage in a play period, followed by story time, and a chance to sing some songs. Resources include the ParentChild+ Program, Early Intervention services, and a clothing exchange program,…