…support public education. Because of this support, Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in education. But much work remains to be done to close the achievement gap, help all children…
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Sherry L. Smith, M.Ed
…the special education department, including paraprofessional, teacher, coordinator, and special education director. Sherry is passionate about seeing the joy and pride that the experience of success brings to our students….
Survey of Parents of Children with Special Needs
A parent involvement survey is now open to parents of students with individualized education programs (IEPs) in school districts in the special education data collection Cohort 4. Until May 29,…
Mass. Schools Get More Money In The Latest Budget. A Lot More Is Likely On The Way
…education. The budget plows nearly $270 million more into school spending, pushing total Chapter 70 aid to nearly $5.18 billion. It’s the same amount the Senate had passed in May…
States Raise the Bar for What It Means to Be Proficient in Reading and Math
…the National Center on Education Statistics. Because each state sets its own standards for what proficiency in a subject means, researchers at the center developed a formula that could compare…
Jeffery Parks
…a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with an Exercise Science Concentration from Bridgewater State College. Outside of education, Jeff is a husband, father, rugby coach, and avid ice hockey fan….
Westhampton Elementary School wins national honor
…the school received a designation as a National Blue Ribbon School from the U.S. Department of Education. It was nominated for this designation, which has been given out since 1982,…
Susan Milstein
Dr. Susan Milstein is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education at Springfield College. Dr. Milstein is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist who has…
Leslie Laud
Dr. Leslie Laud teaches graduate courses at Bank Street College of Education, and consults widely on using evidence-based practices within a writer’s workshop model. She holds an M.A. in special…
“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…