…facilitating the IEP team process with people inside of schools and in community settings who support kids who have disabilities. We recently asked Laurel whether at this time, the role…
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A New Name!
…Board members, staff, and key stakeholders, with the majority of persons weighing in being Black, Indigenous, People Of Color community members and people who use the tools of abuse in…
Northampton School Board Expected To Decide Among Three Finalists Wednesday For New City Schools Chief
NORTHAMPTON MA – The community will have a chance Wednesday, in a whirlwind of meetings and interviews, to hear from three candidates for the post of school superintendent, topped off…
Francia Wisnewski
…family support, outreach and community engagement. She has participated in various fellowships and leadership boards involving policy, community needs assessment and best practices for Early Childhood and education. She holds…
Smith Academy principal leaving for bigger school
…new position fits with his long-term goals. “I’d like to work in a larger district and eventually one day look to a central office position,” he said. In fact, last…
Schools Closed In Massachusetts Until At Least April 7th
Part of the restrictions Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker imposed on the state on Sunday evening was a statewide closure of all schools in the Bay State. The Governor said that…
As Massachusetts charter schools enroll more students with disabilities, who exactly are they serving?
At Lawrence Family Day Charter School, which caters to poor and minority students, fewer than 7 percent of students have special needs – far below the statewide average. Director Ralph…
Franklin Tech steps away from musicals
Turners Falls, MA – In a vocational school, arts are not always the focus. At Franklin County Technical School, days are already packed with traditional subjects and the student’s vocations,…
Meal options for students during school closure
…meals are available to any FCTS student and each student will receive a complete lunch for that day and a breakfast for the following morning. Northampton Public Schools also provides…
Special Olympics delivers cheers with challenges
…students from area schools enjoyed cheers and encouragement Thursday as they participated in track and field events at Northampton High School for the Special Olympics Massachusetts School Day Games. “It’s…