AMHERST — Every year, second graders at Fort River Elementary School work on underwater sea drawings in art class. Amid sketching fish and seaweed, art teacher Nicole Singer, who is…
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Pioneer science teacher Penney Betsold earns Grinspoon award
NORTHFIELD — The fact that Pioneer Valley Regional School science teacher Penney Betsold is this year’s winner of the Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Teaching came as no surprise to…
The Amherst regional school consolidation question
…benefits of merging the secondary schools, grades 7–12. Exploration of a possible consolidation gives the district the opportunity to reimagine our secondary programming through the lens of 21st century education….
Teaching disability history in schools is ‘long overdue,’ advocates say
…and there’s a gap in awareness about the material and resources for teachers. There has not been much formal research on how many teachers are already incorporating disability history into…
My Turn: Our educational landscape: Charter schools’ negative impact in area
…diversity of the student body. For example, charter schools in our region generally serve lower percentages of English Language Learners and students with special needs than the local districts do….
State education secretary takes to airwaves with a message: make school attendance ‘a priority’
…priority,” he concludes. The television and radio ads will air in English and Spanish throughout the state, including on Spanish-language networks like Univision, UniMás and Telemundo. The multi-pronged campaign is…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…cultural responsiveness and competence, special education; English language learners; preschool and kindergarten; curriculum; human capital; secondary schools and workforce development; parent, family and community engagement; student support; and instructional support….
Pyramid Model Consulting
Home E Search query for: programs licensure teacher initial licenses english second language esl initial ( Page 20 ) The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and…
Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – February and March winners announced
…implementing student accommodations during planning and instruction.” Another teacher wrote “Mike’s activities have enriched our classroom culture and boosted student achievement.” Yet another teacher said that “Mike is always willing…
Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…childhood providers in Western Massachusetts communities. Programs and services for learners/families include After School, Early Childhood, Special Education and Alternative Education Programs. Programs and services for educators include Early Childhood,…