…teachers for the moments that made them want to become an educator. And one of those winners was Witherell, the third- and fourth-grade teacher from Newton School. “Fifth grade was…
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“My Students Love It!” – A Kindergarten Teacher’s Storytelling Journey
By Kim Davenport, MKEA Regional Coordinator, Central Region A Worcester Kindergarten teacher recently shared an update on her use of Storytelling-Story Acting. In her classroom of 28 students 22 were…
Special ed teacher now vice principal in Turners Falls
…well. Previously, she was, since 2011, a special education teacher in the district. Smith said she seeks to create a safe positive school atmosphere and feels her experience as a…
How to Adapt Commercial Literacy Programs for Your Children
By Christina Cassano, Assistant Professor, Salem State University In my work with teachers and reading specialists, I am frequently asked questions regarding published literacy programs. Specifically, teachers and reading specialists…
First Annual Excellence in Education: Living our Guiding Principles Monthly Award
…students in reaching for and succeeding in higher rigor materials that they are used to trying. Her students feel heard and valued.” Pedro Elias, Math and Science Teacher at Brockton…
Success in School Linked to Summer Reading
Boston, MA – Boston school officials and nonprofit leaders will huddle Monday to mull strategies for closing the achievement gap that afflicts children from low-income families. Initial data from an…
Shephali Chokshi
…passion for mathematics and learning has led her through a variety of experiences over the past two decades including delivering Professional Development to Math and Science teachers across the nation,…
Bringing STEM to life: In cross-pond collaboration, JFK students team up with counterparts in England
…a different aspect of water and how humans need it pure to survive. What separates the Global STEM — which stands for science, technology, engineering and math — elective from…
Due to coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education looks to waive MCAS testing requirements for certain students
…classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The determination requires that students pass one high school science and technology/engineering Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test to graduate. Many students take the test…
Jim Klaiber
Jim Klaiber taught science at the Franklin County Technical School for twenty-nine years. He presently teaches science to elementary students in the Gill Montague School District, in the Frontier School…