…Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Recipients are nominated and chosen within their district based on teaching practices, professional development, good attendance on the job, and…
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Preschool playground at Crocker Farm Elementary School in Amherst officially opens
…School. The new playground and its equipment are designed to meet the developmental needs of students with and without disabilities and came in at a cost of about $285,000 funded…
Shephali Chokshi
…passion for mathematics and learning has led her through a variety of experiences over the past two decades including delivering Professional Development to Math and Science teachers across the nation,…
José Lugo
…state tribes) and individuals for consultation, technical assistance, and curriculum development. His area of focus is Native and Indigenous wellness and educational practices. José’s inclusion and advocacy with indigenous communities…
Susan Juskalian
Susan Juskalian recently retired from teaching math in the East Longmeadow Public Schools where she also served as Professional Development Coordinator and as a special educator. A recipient of the…
Pioneer science teacher Penney Betsold earns Grinspoon award
…Initiative. Betsold said the grant will pay for development of a raised boardwalk to the campus wetlands as well as a rain garden that will be done in the spring….
Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…truly make a difference in the long run.” While legislators have begun to address some of the challenges with the development of a rural school aid line item in the…
Jeff Zilch
…through primary document analysis and historical inquiry lab activities. He has delivered several professional development sessions for teachers including “Video Podcasting in the Social Studies Classroom” at the Blue Ribbon…
First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released
…cultural responsiveness and competence, special education; English language learners; preschool and kindergarten; curriculum; human capital; secondary schools and workforce development; parent, family and community engagement; student support; and instructional support….
Promoviendo habilidades sociales con “Somos súper amigos”/Promoting social skills with “I Can Be a Super Friend”
…social and emotional development. As part of the learning process, a follow-up session will be carried out one week after the workshop. In this session, participants will have the opportunity…