…school- and middle school-aged children. They hosted listening sessions with 138 educators, 15 literacy coaches/specialists, 10 special education teachers, and 81 parents. The team broke up the findings into four…
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HEC Academy holds graduation ceremony at Smith College
Senator Jo Comerford (D) was the keynote commencement speaker at HEC Academy graduation services, held the morning of June 7th, 2019 at Smith College’s Sage Hall in Northampton. “Your education…
Mass. Schools Get More Money In The Latest Budget. A Lot More Is Likely On The Way
…at least $1 billion a year by not adequately accounting for costs of employee health care, special education, and the additional needs of low-income students and English language learners. A…
“Getting to Know Me” Brings Students the Power to Succeed
…with her school’s special education department and area agencies, Julia was on the verge of dropping out when Mount Tom Academy was suggested as an option. Julia’s mother saw her…
State board rejects Hadley Chinese charter school expansion
…schools, and special education children often returning to Amherst after being enrolled in the Hadley school. Barbara Madeloni, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, spoke at the beginning of the…
Thank you, Caroline!
Caroline Johnson, SPIFFY’s Public Health Data and Evaluation Specialist for the past several years, transitioned out of her role with SPIFFY on February 15, 2026. Caroline provided incredible leadership with…
Matilde Graciano
Matilde Graciano has been working in the Early Childhood field for over 23 years. She has served as a bilingual (Spanish/English) Family Child Care Educator, CDA Professional Development Specialist, Center…
Olga Escalera
Olga Escalera, M. Ed., brings 19 years of experience as an ESL/SPED teacher, ELL coach, Second Language Acquisition Specialist and Professional Development facilitator for Holyoke Public Schools. She is an…
Easthampton adults won’t buy alcohol for minors
…the community about the dangers of supplying alcohol to minors, their attitudes changed completely,” said Heather Warner, Prevention Specialist for the Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth (SPIFFY) Coalition….
Local Coalitions to Urban Outfitters: “Not far enough”
…like prescription bottles” says Heather Warner, Prevention Specialist for the SPIFFY Coalition. But according to Warner, the store still sells products such as flasks which target young women with slogans…