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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Mar
2016
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Sparsity Aid for rural schools? Mohawk mulls rural school assoc.
BUCKLAND, MA - Leaders of school districts with fewer than 1,000 students, or which serve towns with fewer than 10 students per square mile, have been invited to the Mohawk Trail Regional School on March 23 to discuss forming a Massachusetts Rural Schools...
Mar
2016
3
Pioneer Assistant Principal Duprey takes on principal’s position, too
Northfield, MA - When first asked to take a promotion, Mike Duprey’s answer was a firm “no,” but it quickly changed to a “yes” after he witnessed his workplace of 17 years trying to operate without a leader. It took less than a week for Pioneer Valley Regional...
Mar
2016
2
Dozens of lawmakers asking for education aid increase beyond Baker budget proposal
More than one-third of lawmakers have requested that House and Senate leaders increase by more than $20 million local education aid beyond what had been proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker in his budget for next year, joining with local leaders who pressed budget...
Mar
2016
2
CES Profile – Play is Serious Work
"Should we be minions?" asked Liz Etheridge. Dressed in brightly colored body socks designed to enhance sensory awareness, she and her young client proceeded to use movement, costumes and swings in the OTC gym. Movement games are a favorite for the boy when he...
Feb
2016
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Boards name new Frontier superintendent
DEERFIELD, MA - Dr. Lynn M. Carey has been named the future Frontier Regional School superintendent. The Frontier Regional and Union #38 school committees held final interviews with the two remaining candidates on Wednesday and following a 50-minute discussion,...
Feb
2016
12
CES Profile – After School Programs, Learning Inspired by Fun
Asked about his favorite recipe from the Cooking Club at Greenfield High School's Green Room After School Program, Ben, a quiet, reflective eighth grader, thought carefully about his choices. Ben's father, Mike, didn't need time to think about it. "Swedish Apple...
Feb
2016
11
White Brook Middle School students in Easthampton aim to show power of kindness with Pay it Forward Challenge
EASTHAMPTON, MA - Students at White Brook Middle School aim to show just how strong the power of kindness is as they attempt to spread good deeds around their school, the city and the world. The Pay it Forward Challenge, which was launched after assemblies on...
Feb
2016
10
CES Profile – Albert Mussad, Sharing the Joy of Teaching
On the wall across from Albert Mussad's desk is a large photograph of children and their teacher. The teacher is Mussad, and the students are some of his very first, from his early days as an educator. Now, as the newly installed Director of Professional...
Feb
2016
10
Two candidates remain in running for Frontier, Union 38 superintendent
DEERFIELD, MA - An interim superintendent from New Hampshire and the regional director of an educational organization based in Massachusetts have been named as finalists for the Frontier Regional School Superintendent job. Lynn M. Carey, interim assistant...
Feb
2016
10
Mohawk versus charters: District to rally against tuition hikes
BUCKLAND, MA - Facing a 15 percent increase in mandated payments for charter school tuition, Mohawk Trail Regional School District officials say the state funding formula for charter schools is undermining rural school systems like Mohawk. With full support from...
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