…a 2015 Massachusetts report on financial literacy, and that Massachusetts is one of 12 states across the country that does not require schools to offer financial education courses to students….
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Schools pivot to remote learning – Educators try to provide ‘normalcy in this abnormal time’ amid school closures
…a remote learning experience. School officials interviewed by the Gazette say that while virtual education has its limits, learning over the next few weeks will ideally keep students engaged and…
Donna Mehle
Donna is an engaged classrooms specialist for Engaging Schools, has been an educator for over 25 years. She currently partners with a variety of districts and secondary schools, providing professional…
Building on the Cultural and Background Knowledge of English Learners in Classrooms and Counseling Groups
This course is meant for classroom teachers, arts specialists, counselors, librarians, nurses, paraeducators, speech/language therapists, and anyone else who works directly with students in Pre-K – 12th grade. The course…
Easthampton students learn about Caribbean culture through poetry, history
…shot up in the air in the Maple School’s basement library. “How many know where the Caribbean is?” Alatalo asked, and most hands fell back down. Alatalo, elementary literacy coordinator…
Linda Willis
Linda Willis is a recently retired Instructional and Curriculum Specialist, Lowell Public Schools, Lowell, MA. She continues to consult for the Lowell Public Schools, focusing on Middle School Literacy and…
Hadley Schools sharpen focus on science, technology
…education in Hadley’s public schools, says Superintendent Anne McKenzie. While the schools will continue to have a consistency in the approach to how students are taught, McKenzie said this will…
Lisa Kucia
Lisa Kucia currently works as a Literacy Coach from the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District. She is a veteran teacher with experience as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, and reading…
Follansbee announces retirement as Easthampton school superintendent
…including reading specialist, reading recovery teacher, literacy coordinator, Title I director and grants manager. From 2006-10, Follansbee was the district’s director of curriculum. Prior to Easthampton, Follansbee worked in New…
Karen Danforth
Karen Danforth is the Elementary Literacy Coach for the West Springfield Public Schools. She is also a Teacher-Consultant for the Western Massachusetts Writing Project and Past President of the Pioneer…