SPRINGFIELD, MA – Youth from all three programs on the Springfield Campus participated in a Career Day on May 21, 2013. CHD Assessment, Terri Thomas Girls Program, and Springfield Secure…
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National Endowment for the Arts award will support local arts integration program for girls in the juvenile justice system
…up and speak out for justice.” “Arts funding changes lives and I’m glad to see this grant support our local arts programs and expand opportunities for young women to create,…
Reunion Center in Easthampton launches new mentoring program for middle schoolers
…groups.” Three years ago, the Reunion Center shifted its focus from adult education to academic support programs for teens. Since then, Fryzel-Paquette said, the number of students enrolled in its…
Looking Back: Ben DeMarino Memorial
…“Ben was an unforgettable individual whose determination was inspirational; his memory inspires me still,” says Dr. Elana Aitken, Clinical Director for the Collaborative’s special education and alternative learning programs. Dr….
Students Learn at local horse farm
…the wonderful woman who owns and runs it, Joanne Huff. Full of Grace Horse Farm hosts “Healing with Horses”, programs for people in the need of healing for one reason…
Staff shortages throughout K-12 education are taking a toll
…can mean they must collapse programs, combining students from populations that would typically be kept separate due to differing support needs, to ensure they are all getting at least some…
Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Youth Committed to DYS
…youth committed to DYS – 98 students – took postsecondary courses. Thanks to new programming, many DYS students can now consider matriculating into college programs before they transition back to…
Early Educators Chart a Path from Self-Care and Cultural Responsiveness To Professional Growth
…counties. The institute began with professional development sessions on early childhood best practices. Thereafter, educators from six area community-based programs were invited to participate in a six-month intensive professional development…
Joanne Blocker
…Joanne was an elementary principal and a Director of Curriculum. Joanne supervised mentoring and new teacher induction programs at multiple school districts and has extensive experience building successful mentoring programs….
HEC Academy students support WRSI’s campout fundraiser for Cancer Connection
…again this year to raise funds supporting Cancer Connection’s programs and services. This year, the fundraiser began on Wednesday March 4th, earlier, colder and snowier than 2014’s event. Monty and…