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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Nov
2014
14
HEC Academy students raise $1,135 to battle hunger
NORTHAMPTON: Despite the rainy weather, staff and students from HEC Academy (an alternative middle and high school in Northampton, MA managed by the Collaborative for Educational Services) participated for the third year running in Monte's March, a unique publicity...
Nov
2014
7
Local School Business Official Earns North American School Finance and Operations Credential
RESTON, VA - Barbara Siegel, SFO, a school business official with Collaborative for Educational Services located in Northampton, MA was recently awarded the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification by the Association for School...
Oct
2014
29
MassPack Beverage Alcohol Trainings Available Nov 17 and 24
The Collaborative for Educational Services is partnering with the Northampton Prevention Coalition to provide two Alcohol Training workshops for package store owners, managers, and employees in Northampton: MassPack Beverage Alcohol Training (BAT) Package store...
Oct
2014
28
Fall 2014 Special Olympics offers fun in Granby
GRANBY, MA - As students gathered behind the Granby Junior/Senior High School in Granby, MA for the fall 2014 Special Olympics, the colors of the fall foliage around the playing field echoed the bright colors sported by the 87 participants, and the volunteers...
Sep
2014
10
Isolda Ortega-Bustamante named as Development Director at CES
NORTHAMPTON - Isolda Ortega-Bustamante was recently hired as Development Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES). CES Executive Director Bill Diehl said Ortega-Bustamante brings over a dozen years of public sector fundraising and development...
Aug
2014
19
Summer learning Greenfield students keep their creative juices flowing with studies of water
GREENFIELD - As students and teachers cross the second-floor landing at the Federal Street School this year, they will see a new 22-foot-by-4-foot mural depicting pond life. The painting, located beside the main office, is a collaboration of students from...
Aug
2014
1
Northampton Receives $50,000 Mass in Motion Grant to Promote Public Health
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Mayor David J. Narkewicz today announced that the City of Northampton has received a $50,000 Mass in Motion Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to promote public health regionally through the Healthy Hampshire collaborative....
Jul
2014
25
Early Learners Explore Science, Math and Technology at CES event
HATFIELD, MA - Anyone passing by the Hatfield Public Library on Tuesday morning may have heard the sounds of children's laughter emanating from behind the building. If you asked any of the young children blowing bubbles or inspecting bugs with a magnifying glass at...
Jul
2014
8
Pioneer to begin $400,000 computer replacement
NORTHFIELD - Work will begin this summer on a $400,000 computer equipment upgrade plan at the Pioneer Valley Regional School District's five schools. The district will borrow the money for a five-year term, with each of the district's four towns - shares based on...
Jun
2014
12
Share Your Art – Share Your Voice! Statewide Exhibition Showcases the Work and Accomplishments of Youth Involved with Department of Youth Services
BOSTON - Creating art and positive opportunities gives youth a chance to find their voice and understand their own lives as well as the world around them. The second annual Share Your Art - Share Your Voice! Exhibition showcases the work of youth involved with the...
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