…“I think that Nancy’s legacy will be a focus on curriculum and curriculum development,” School Committee member Peter Gunn said, adding that Follansbee worked to raise the district’s curriculum level….
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Adolescent Brain and Substances: Presentation at South Hadley Coalition Meeting
…Substance Use. After providing a brief overview of brain development, Green discussed how the dopamine receptors in the teen brain make young people especially vulnerable to substance misuse, as well…
Allan Blume
…taught courses on the laws and regulations of special education, IEP development, special education administration and practicum and seminar for pre-service educators. Prior to his work at Simmons, he taught…
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…
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…
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….
Dr. Russell Vernon-Jones
…and provides workshops and organizational development consulting at various locations. He is currently the lead organizer with “Coming Together: Understanding Racism, Working for Justice & Building Connections” in Amherst, MA….
Governor Baker signs FY16 Budget
…that are raising concern include funding for early education and care programs, and the full day Kindergarten development grant program. According to Senate President Stan Rosenberg, D-Amherst, “We have serious…
Dana Kadish
Dana Kadish is a seasoned educational leader with more than 25 years of experience in early childhood education, admissions, teaching, staff development, and organizational capacity-building. She earned her M.Ed. in…