…decorated with student art, there is a coffee machine and some candy on a table, and behind me on the wall is a quote from the mystic Rumi: “Out beyond…
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Easthampton High School to create 3-year plan to deal with bullying, harassment, hate
…moving forward, sticking together as a community and creating a positive environment for students. The issue was brought to light when hundreds of EHS students organized a walkout on March…
Sustainability on menu: HEC Academy in Northampton recognized for garden, other ‘green’ efforts
…it tastes better when you grow it yourself,” Garrido said. The students also have partnered with other nonprofits to make use of their food education skills. Students have volunteered with…
Healthy Hampshire Receives CISA 2022 Local Hero Award
…team was also named as a Local Hero in 2022, for their work including supporting SNAP matching programs at local farmer’s markets, setting up community gardens, developing mobile food markets,…
Laurel Peltier
…joining the team at CES, Laurel developed and led public and private secondary school programs for students with disabilities, taught undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and writing, and…
Vanessa Pashkoff, ECMH-E®
Vanessa Pashkoff is the Early Childhood Mental Health Programs Coordinator at CES. Vanessa has over fifteen years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. Vanessa is a teacher…
Distinguished UMass Historian Encourages HEC Academy Graduates to Pursue their Dreams
…he considers the opportunity to speak at the HEC Academy graduation a great honor; as the students at this special education high school have overcome many challenges during their academic…
Over 340 educators convene on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments: Bringing together Social and Emotional Learning, Trauma Sensitivity, and Positive Behavioral Approaches in Leominster, MA
…and the creation of supportive learning environments in community based programs, schools and districts. To have the time to process and reflect on the day, community team planning time was…
HERD INSTINCT Smith Voke students find lesson in the barn
…academic courses, one week in vocational programs ranging from cosmetology to criminal justice. In the animal science program, which has around 50 students this year, they learn grooming, artificial insemination…
Emily Ortiz Bouvier
Emily Ortiz Bouvier is the Administrative Assistant for the CES Early Childhood Department. She supports the department in partnering with families, programs, schools, and communities to nurture and honor the…