…Thibodeau, Amherst Regional Middle School; and Carissa Ackroyd, Fort River Elementary. Belchertown — Christina Brach, Chestnut Hill Community School. Easthampton — Kelly Przekopowski, Center School; Alexander Alvarez, Easthampton High School;…
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Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group creates connections through fun
…at the French King Bowling Center every Thursday has been something Stacy and four other special needs children have looked forward to. According to Scott, a physical education teacher at…
A ‘new approach’ to teaching computer science: Get rid of the computer
…During a weeklong workshop earlier this month at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center in Holyoke, 15 teachers took their first steps in spreading a new wave of computer…
Educator Evaluation: Shifting the Focus to Conversations that Promote Professional Growth
…approach will center on promoting ongoing conversations between evaluators and the individuals that they evaluate, in order to build trust; use high-quality observation data; and contribute in specific ways to…
PVRS students showcase robotic fish feeders in first ever Pioneer Engineering Expo
…Pioneer’s Innovation Center and a former computer engineer, founded the class this year. “I am proud of the way they combined what they have learned and I am impressed with…
Staff shortages ‘adding a layer of stress’ at area school districts
…shortages made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent EdWeek Research Center survey, more than 75% of district leaders and principals say they’re experiencing at least moderate staffing shortages…
Lori Allen
Lori Allen is the Director of the Belchertown Family Center. She earned her BA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and received her High School English licensure in…
Local Spotlight: Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance’s New Social Norms Messaging Campaigns!
…with the following links: National Social Norms Center A Guide to Implementing a Social Norms Media Campaign for Substance Use Prevention in Secondary Schools An Introduction to Positive Community Norms…
School suspensions don’t work. It’s time for something better.
Cindy sits across from me in what is now called The Justice Center at Turners Falls High School in Montague, about 20 miles north of Amherst. The room is brightly…
Law, Ethics, and the Educator
…is in good standing, please indicate your status when registering for the course. This course may also be taken individually for professional development and/or license renewal. Important Notice for License…