Amy Chang (they/them) is a K-12 math coach and an educational consultant specializing in helping educators turn their classrooms into thinking classrooms. Amy has been an educator in public schools…
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Frontier, Union 38 school districts announce Grinspoon recipients
…and told her she had won the Grinspoon award. “I’m completely honored and very excited about it,” Wells said. Blinder, 55, said he was working in a side room of…
Fall 2014 Special Olympics offers fun in Granby
…field echoed the bright colors sported by the 87 participants, and the volunteers working to set up and support the event. Students came from schools in Northampton, South Hadley, Granby,…
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…by the Seattle-based nonprofit organization Code.org, the event promotes basic coding skills through simple tutorials. The event coincided with the nationwide Computer Science Education Week, which aims to highlight the…
Chris Appy
…National Identity (Viking, 2015); Patriots: The Vietnam War Remembered From All Sides (Viking, 2003), and Working-Class War: American Combat Soldiers and Vietnam (University of North Carolina Press, 1993). Patriots won…
5 Ways to Teach Disability History in Social Studies Class
A few years ago, curriculum specialist Richard Cairn showed a photo from the World War II era to two young men he was working with on a campaign to promote teaching disability…
Schools Closed In Massachusetts Until At Least April 7th
…educational programs, like meal programs and special education,” Baker said in a Sunday evening press conference. “Closing down school for classes will not impact these types of services and we…
Embracing Struggling Students: Developing a Real Understanding of Trauma and Anxiety
…wondered what would make a difference? In this online workshop, we will delve into the worlds of individuals who face challenges in the educational setting due to trauma or anxiety….
Schools pivot to remote learning – Educators try to provide ‘normalcy in this abnormal time’ amid school closures
…a remote learning experience. School officials interviewed by the Gazette say that while virtual education has its limits, learning over the next few weeks will ideally keep students engaged and…
Belchertown School Chief to Retire
…Jan. 14 and notified district employees by the following afternoon, according to Michael Knapp, chairman of the Belchertown School Committee. “I’ve had a wonderful experience and challenges and joys working…