NORTHAMPTON, MA – HEC Academy rolled out a new one-to-one laptop initiative for students last week, the culmination of years of review, research and planning. HEC Academy students now have…
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Success in School Linked to Summer Reading
…a more level playing field. “The research says that low-income kids learn at about the same rate during the school year as high-income kids, but learning loss during the summer…
Teaching disability history in schools is ‘long overdue,’ advocates say
…and there’s a gap in awareness about the material and resources for teachers. There has not been much formal research on how many teachers are already incorporating disability history into…
Equity Audits and Improvement Cycles: Planning Your Inquiry in Small and Mid-Size Districts
…“equity audit” Become familiar with a range of approaches that can be taken to equity audits Understand the research methods and approaches that can and can not be used in…
Editorial: Healthy Hampshire shines welcome light on challenges
…to research the challenges faced by residents and identify possible solutions to improve their access to food, fitness and a healthier lifestyle. Sarah Bankert, coordinator of Healthy Hampshire, said the…
Reena Freedman
…districts, she helps to institutionalize the study and application of research-based instructional practices that lead to student achievement. Her workshops for administrators, teachers, and coaches model the same instructional practices…
Linda Willis
…an urban school district, her work focuses on middle school research and review of curriculum in grades 4-12. She provides professional development in best instructional practice for teachers who service…
El Impacto del Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL) en el Desarrollo Cerebral Infantil/The Impact of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) on Early Childhood Brain Development
…educational research, participants will gain an understanding of how social, emotional, and cognitive experiences shape neural connections during critical stages of brain development. The session highlights the importance of warm,…
Johnson-Mussad brings experience and care to consulting work
…These learners need all of us to strive toward research– and evidence-based practice to optimize student outcomes. And, says Dr. Johnson-Mussad, “We need to support one another in this work…
After School program coming to Easthampton High School
…about registering for the program at Easthampton High School will be provided closer to September. The 21st Century Learning Centers reflect current research showing that afterschool programs are most effective…