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 history. The image shows a man with multiple disabilities processing airplane parts in an American defense plant. Cairn said the two volunteer leaders, who live with multiple disabilities, were surprised by the image. “They were excited to learn that people with disabilities had been involved in helping to fight fascism during World War II and upset that this had not been discussed in their high...
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May
2016
23
State politicians battle Tech culinary students in good-natured food fight
TURNERS FALLS, MA — “Lemons! I need some lemons!” shouted state Rep. Stephen Kulik, pacing the culinary arts program kitchen at Franklin County Technical School Friday afternoon. “Did somebody already take all the lemons?!” “If you can’t find lemons, look for some...
May
2016
17
A morning of educational play for families from seventeen communities at the Holyoke Children’s Museum
HOLYOKE, MA - Children and their families from seventeen different communities gathered at the Holyoke Children’s Museum Monday morning, to celebrate a continuation of STEM activities they enjoyed as part of their family center and playgroup experiences this year....
May
2016
5
Deans share co-principal role at Mahar Regional School
ORANGE, MA — The former seconds-in-command to the departed principal will continue to lead Mahar Regional School as co-principals. Former deans Scott Hemlin and Eric Dion will share leadership of the school as co-principals on a permanent basis. The two have shared...
May
2016
4
Hawlemont School to hold annual celebration Friday
CHARLEMONT, MA — Hawlemont is holding its second annual celebration of the new farm-based curriculum on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school. Student exhibits, student-guided tours, cow-patty bingo and a plant and craft sale are all part of the festivities....
May
2016
2
Moilanen named 2016 Local PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator
NORTHAMPTON, MA -- Sarah Moilanen has been named a 2016 Local PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator, expanding her ongoing work with blended learning in education. Moilanen is one of four original Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) educators working in the...
Apr
2016
27
Starting Strong Summit convenes early childhood leaders and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth
Worcester, MA -- Key stakeholders from around the state, including early childhood and elementary educators, researchers, advocates, mental health and health providers, and educational policy experts; representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Mental...
Apr
2016
22
Local schools to form rural association
DEERFIELD — About 16 western Massachusetts school superintendents and others agreed Monday morning to start a “Massachusetts Association of Rural Schools” to address common issues faced by sprawling rural school districts with sparse student enrollment. Michael...
Apr
2016
5
Pioneer announces new principal
NORTHFIELD, MA - The Pioneer Valley Regional School has picked a new principal. After hosting a meet-and-greet with the three finalists for the position, Jean Bacon has been named Pioneer's next principal. "It was a difficult decision, but Jean really bubbled right...
Apr
2016
5
Collaborative Licensure Programs teacher featured on WBZ/CBS Boston
Matthew Beyranevand, a longtime Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Licensure Programs instructor, and a Chelmsford teacher, has been featured on WBZ / CBS Boston's Eye on Education segment for his innovative work that incorporates music videos into math...
Mar
2016
8
Healthy Hampshire’s Sarah Bankert interviewed for “Local Hero Spotlight” series on WRSI
Healthy Hampshire’s Sarah Bankert was interviewed by WRSI’s Monte Belmonte and Phil Korman for the Local Hero Spotlight on February 29th. Bankert shared details about Healthy Hampshire’s work with the SNAP & Save program and the Tuesday Market - bringing...
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