…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,…
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‘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…
HERD INSTINCT Smith Voke students find lesson in the barn
…and fiber. Experience among students varies. Some have never seen a goat in their lives, others come from farming backgrounds. Their teachers start them out with the basics, working up…
Miller announces she’ll leave Pioneer school district
…provide for the students in the way I thought I’d be able to.” “I said ‘I think working out my contract makes the most sense,’” Miller continued, “and I wasn’t…