…local farms willing to work with students. As the planning process begins for this new curriculum, Mohawk will host a community information meeting Thursday, Aug. 25, beginning at 5 p.m….
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Art therapy: Northampton authors launch new drawing webcasts to help kids, parents cope during pandemic
Monday marked the first day of working remotely for scores of Americans following social distancing guidelines, including many parents and guardians who suddenly found themselves homeschooling their kids. Of course,…
Deepening Paraeducator Skills at Erving Elementary School
The day begins at Erving Elementary School, and Principal Jim Trill’s team of educators are ready. As students leave their cars and buses, they run for the school entrance, where…
School Committee passes transgender student policy
…said, stressing that the policy had been the district’s practice for some time. “In terms of the day-to-day practice in our district, students and staff will not recognize any differences.”…
Massachusetts Senate passes Breakfast After the Bell legislation
…with a community meal,” Senator Comerford said. Breakfast After the Bell would mandate that the most important meal of the day is served in school districts where more than 60…
Working to Help People Grows Important life Skills
Doug stands at the large bin of red apples, pulling them out by handfuls to put in a large plastic bag. His work today is to fill bags of apples…
HEC Academy in Northampton Graduates Class of 2021
2021 Graduates from HEC Academy in Northampton, MA, celebrate at Union Station with their families. Northampton, MA — Nine students graduated from HEC Academy in an in-person ceremony held at…
Calm Teachers, Calm Kids: Pause, Breathe and Reset
…Chi), Yoga and art into classroom practices, which will promote relaxation, focus, creativity, self-expression and calm. This evidence based approach will enhance well-being, support stress reduction and build healthy outlets…
Understanding and Addressing Young Children’s Challenging Behaviors
…on behavior and why children sometime have challenging behaviors. Information on brain development, the importance of healthy social emotional development, and the impact of trauma will all be discussed in…
Sensory Motor Development in Young Children: Activities and Strategies that Help with Learning, Attention and Behavior
This course offers an overview of what healthy brain development means, and how parents, teachers, and child care providers can use specific activities and environments to challenge and build crucial…