…current educational system does not prepare children to succeed in the post-industrial era. A major and vocal critic of the Common Core curriculum, he said the nationally standardized curriculum “homogenizes…
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White Brook Middle School students in Easthampton aim to show power of kindness with Pay it Forward Challenge
…the Easthampton middle school. Students, faculty and staff have been asked by after-school social advocacy group Free the Children to each touch three different people with kindness during thios week….
State’s education secretary gets an earful from educators, politicians in Northampton stop
…Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, state Sen. Jo Comerford, and Northampton School Committee members Emily Serafy-Cox and Gwen Agna. Agna gifted him a copy of her children’s book “True You,” a nod…
Rep. Blais takes the bus to bring awareness about funding, ride times for students
Rep. Natalie Blais wanted to better understand what children endure to get to and from school each day, so she did what seemed most logical — she got on a…
Pioneer Valley residents testify in favor of rural school aid bill
…Rural School Districts, which identified the pressing challenges directly inhibiting rural schools’ and towns’ abilities to educate their children. The House version is sponsored by Rep. Natalie Blais, D-Deerfield, and…
‘Homework gap’ shows millions of students lack home internet
…and others have tried to help. Districts installed wireless internet on buses and loaned out hot spots. Many communities compiled lists of wi-fi-enabled restaurants and other businesses where children are…
Making the Transition to Kindergarten Resource a Success
NORTHAMPTON, MA – In March, we shared that our resource “Making the Transition to Kindergarten” was available for schools to use with parents of children starting Kindergarten. Since then, we…
Greenfield’s Federal Street School teacher plans gardening curriculum for English language learners
…kept up well by residents this year because of the pandemic, a 12foot-by-12-foot plot is being maintained by the children and their parents. And it is thriving, providing families with…
Flip-It Training
…children identify their feelings, learn healthy self-control and reduce challenging behavior. This workshop will teach participants how to respond positively to everyday challenging behaviors in children ages 3 to 8….
State board rejects Hadley Chinese charter school expansion
…schools where underserved students are educated to one attended by more privileged children. Amherst, Morris said, is already sending $2.24 million from the school and town budgets to the charter…