…32 fourth- through sixth-graders are learning “Blockly,” a user-friendly computer programming language. It’s provided for free from www.code.org, a nonprofit dedicated to giving children the opportunity to learn computer science….
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Franklin Tech students take agriculture know-how to national convention
…service activities and competitions related to agricultural disciplines, such as farming, landscaping and veterinary science. This year’s convention, held in Indianapolis, Indiana from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4, was attended…
‘You’re braver than you believe’ Smith Voc sends 122 grads out into world
…stage to applause and the occasional air horn blast. The students honored with their diplomas studied everything from animal science to plumbing, culinary arts to cosmetology. Michael Cahillane, a graduate…
Climbing the SAMR ladder
…working with various science models (physical, idea, mathematical), these are traditionally presented as a drawn or print diagram. These models are intangible, often too abstracted and compressed into a two-dimensional…
‘Homework gap’ shows millions of students lack home internet
…students with home internet consistently score higher in reading, math and science. And the homework gap in many ways mirrors broader educational barriers for poor and minority students. Students without…
Catherine Brooks
…that explicate lessons learned, with embedded graphs for visual effect. Catherine holds a B.A. in political science from Swarthmore College, and a Master of Public Policy degree from Duke University….
Heath Elementary’s new principal no stranger to town
…Heath Elementary School opened its doors, 20 years ago. His mother was one of the Heath Elementary School’s first teachers. After serving as assistant principal of the Mohawk Trail Regional…
William Diehl: Offers details on STEM high school internships
…internships in STEM”). The internships will be in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and involve local employers. The Franklin-Hampshire Regional Employment Board received a two-year grant from the Baker-Polito administration…
Playful Learning through Intentional Teaching
…Emotional Learning and Play and Learning Standards Massachusetts Science, Technology/Engineering Frameworks According to Kathleen Bailer, John Ashley School and Cowing School Principal, West Springfield, these initiatives have had a major,…
Massachusetts to recommend modifying MCAS graduation requirements for Class of 2022
…offer remote administration of English language arts, mathematics and science assessments this spring for grades 3 through 8 for families who have opted to keep their children in at-home homing…