…heat. “The children can not engage in learning if it’s stifling in the classrooms,” Salvas said. Salvas spoke Tuesday while giving the Gazette a tour of Peck, situated off Northampton…
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Alice Levine
…of families. For 25 years, she has taught math and literacy to adult learners, helped parents build their capacity to support children’s learning, developed new programs, and provided staff training….
Mohawk, Hawlemont to test out ‘Blizzard Bags’ during spring vacation
…with plans next fall to start an “Alternative Structured Learning Time” — or “Blizzard Bag Program” — the Hawlemont and Mohawk school district students will be taking school assignments home…
Feds Approve Release Of $611 Mil For Massachusetts Schools
…“which will allow students to learn and build skills working intensively on one subject in small, hands-on learning environments with excellent teachers. This will be a multi-year program that the…
Bringing Collaboration Skills to the Classroom
…in Northfield for eight years. She began her work as a math-specific paraprofessional. “In school, math was always my favorite subject, my go-to class,” says Kuhlka. With a Bachelor of…
The vocational surge: Smith Voc, South Hadley schools experiencing increased demand
…Voc, where students spend time on traditional academics and their chosen trade. “Everyone thinks you’re learning a trade because you’re stupid,” said Rivera, while sitting in Smith Voc’s front office…
Healthy Hampshire sends team to Johns Hopkins initiative
…Council Community Invest in racially and economically just food systems community of practice. Participating as a team, Talya and Kia become part of a two year learning opportunity, and will…
The Pandemic Hurt These Students the Most
…of learning stalled more significantly from winter to spring, even after many schools had returned in person. “We were all caught off guard by that,” said Dr. Lewis, who hypothesized…
Heather Richard
…teacher, she promoted student-centered learning, and as a former school librarian she worked with all content areas to support various interdisciplinary initiatives. She currently works with a statewide organization to…
Teaching Children about the Natural Environment with the Hitchcock Center
Learn to develop and enhance programming that addresses STEM/nature-themed topics with young children, and increase their environmental awareness. These fun and interactive sessions will offer ideas about extending learning with…