The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) early education programs first began in 1996, as preschool teachers and childcare providers recognized that many at-risk children were struggling with social-emotional issues. In support of this need, CES was unique in offering Early Childhood consultants and coaches to those involved in early childhood education. Dr. Joan E. Schuman, then Executive Director, says of that time: “No other Massachusetts Collaborative was doing anything in early childhood..We developed a phenomenal staff, many of whom had not only early childhood...
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Jun
2020
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Laurel Peltier leading cohorts in Connecticut for Special Education
Laurel Peltier, CES Curriculum and Instructional Specialist in Special Education, has been part of the team leading the Special Education Team Leader Institute (SETLI) since this Massachusetts state-wide program began in 2016. Now, for the second year, she has...
Jun
2020
16
‘I feel terrible about how all this has played out for you’: Gov. Charlie Baker tells Massachusetts high school graduates in state-wide virtual commencement
Gov. Charlie Baker gave the commencement address in a state-wide virtual ceremony for all 668 public and private high schools in Massachusetts on Tuesday night. The virtual ceremony was designed to celebrate and encourage high school graduates as most traditional...
Jun
2020
16
When coronavirus closed schools, some Detroit students went missing from class. These educators had to find them.
DETROIT — Principal Jacqueline Dungey was searching for one of her kindergartners. She’d called every number she had for his family. She’d sent urgent notes to his parents. She’d reached out to a social worker who’d worked with his family in the past. But more than...
Jun
2020
16
Amherst to develop anti-racist curriculum for elementary schools
AMHERST — An anti-racist curriculum will be launched in the public schools in Amherst and Pelham beginning in September, according to Superintendent Michael Morris. Morris is pledging that every student, teacher and staff member at Amherst’s three elementary...
Jun
2020
11
Superintendents join to express sorrow and outrage
As leaders of local school districts and the Collaborative for Educational Services, we want to express our sorrow and outrage over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade and other Black Americans. These deaths at the hands of local...
Jun
2020
10
CES stands in solidarity with those seeking social justice and equity
CES stands in solidarity with those seeking social justice and equity. As an organization, we believe in working to understand and take action together to challenge racism and support equity, in both educational settings and our larger communities. We will continue...
Jun
2020
9
Pioneer graduates 40 in ceremony at Northfield Drive-In
NORTHFIELD — The 40 members of Pioneer Valley Regional School’s Class of 2020 were the stars of the show at the Northfield Drive-In Monday night, during a unique yet fairly traditional graduation ceremony where speakers encouraged graduates to stay true to their...
Jun
2020
9
Colrain Central School wins 2020 Green Difference Awards for trout repopulation, reusable bags
COLRAIN — Colrain Central School’s reusable bag program and efforts to replenish the local trout population are garnering attention from Project Green Schools, a Plymouth-based organization that seeks to develop the next generation of environmental leaders. Project...
Jun
2020
8
Cheers for one-by-one Easthampton High commencement
EASTHAMPTON — Friday marked the completion of a graduation ceremony the likes of which Easthampton High School has never seen before. Over the course of five days, students of the Class of 2020 took their turns walking across an outdoor stage in front of the High...
Jun
2020
6
Hampshire Regional High School students lead social distance-friendly virtual graduation with speeches, tassel turning
On Friday, Anne Curran, salutatorian and class president of Hampshire Regional High School, asked graduates to please rise during the high school’s graduation. Through a virtual event, viewers can see five students, Curran, April Warner, Aine McDonald, Aiden...
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