NORTHAMPTON — A new program will provide nearly $3 million to organizations focused on improving the health of individuals, families and communities by addressing issues such as nutrition, safe housing,…
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Collaborative for Educational Services Executive Director Announces Plans for Reitrement
…and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative serves learners, educators and communities in Franklin and Hampshire Counties, throughout the Commonwealth, and beyond. Before joining the Collaborative,…
Juuling in school: E-cigarette use prevalent among local youth
…as part of a vaping prevention workshop in Northampton sponsored by the Collaborative for Educational Services and the Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth. The survey found that 45…
Local communities celebrate the Week of the Young Child
NORTHAMPTON, MA – Communities throughout Hampshire County are organizing a series of events next week (April 14th – 20th) to raise awareness of the needs of young children, and their…
Up the Slide and Down the Stairs: How Risky Play Supports Healthy Development and Promotes Social Emotional Intelligence
Together, we will explore what “Risky Play” entails and why it is a crucial aspect of positive growth and development. Discussion will illustrate the clear distinction between safely exploring risk…
ESE votes to endorse practices for safe and supportive learning for LGBTQ students
…update them as needed, protecting LGBTQ students from harassment, violence, and discrimination based on LGBTQ status, to ensure compliance with the law. 2. Schools must include content about violence and…
State Environmental Officials Announce Student and School Recipients of Green Team Awards: MassDEP Recognizes HEC Academy and others
BOSTON — State environmental officials today recognized students from 48 schools across Massachusetts for outstanding environmental actions as members of the Green Team, a statewide environmental education program sponsored by the Executive…
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the theme for 2024 is “Together We Can.” International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…nation, must be willing to invest much more in both the educational system and in a range of needed community supports, including mental health services, for children, youth, and families….
What’s the Real Message? – Making Sense of the Challenging Behaviors We See Every Day
…inner strength, and resilience. Each day we are presented with various student behaviors that can be difficult to understand and accept. In this 2-day hybrid workshop, we will become behavioral…