…to use online learning in place of classroom learning on days school is canceled because of weather. And the mandatory online learning assignments will be counted toward the total “structured…
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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…
Using the ASQ for Developmental Screening
This course offers an in depth exploration on how to use the ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 for developmental screening, as well as a brief look ASQ Online. Participants will practice scoring…
Lawmakers Move to Limit Government’s Role in Education
WASHINGTON, DC — Congress on Wednesday moved to substantially scale back the federal government’s role in education, particularly the use of high-stakes standardized testing to punish schools, in the first…
Rural Schools Roundtable emphasizes funding difficulties for area’s rural schools
…meeting and will use the feedback they received to generate an action report by the end of the year. Sheryl Stanton, superintendent of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school…
A ‘new approach’ to teaching computer science: Get rid of the computer
…Science program does in fact feature computer work, the yearlong curriculum encourages hands-on learning and problem solving through journal writing, group brainstorming and the use of toys to illustrate concepts….
Area schools turn to Google’s online software solutions
…the front of the room. The waffle — nine tiny squares that form one larger square — is the icon for Google Apps, a suite of online software programs used…
Heath, Mohawk reach agreement on school closure
…returned to the town, with Mohawk to pay a total of $240,000 to “mothball” the building over three years, while Heath finds an alternative use or buyer for the building….
New Hawlemont principal named
…leader of Hawlemont,” Buoniconti said. “Her passion for science and project-based learning will no doubt support the continued development and success of the Hawlemont HAY (Hawlemont, Agriculture and You) program.”…