…one full of students willing to make their voices heard on issues ranging from climate change to the school’s dress code. Talib Sadiq, the school’s assistant principal, spoke about that…
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Easthampton high school hosts “Transforming Education for Social Justice” conference
…matters into their own hands, by engaging in “circle practice” as a form of discipline, “Where students can talk things out with teachers, faculty, and even other students. So we…
Special Olympics participants enjoy the spotlight at Northampton High School track
NORTHAMPTON, MA — 84 athletes from 11 schools participated and earned medals in this week’s Special Olympics games at Northampton High School Thursday morning. The games included hurtles, hula hooping,…
Classrooms: Teachers to be honored with excellence awards
…School District: Sharyn Wood, Sheffield Elementary. Greenfield Public Schools: Marguerite Rancourt, Discovery School at Four Corners; Angela Mass, Greenfield High School; and Gina Clark, Federal Street School. Granby — Lesley…
Alternative high schools emphasize learning over time in class
…Diploma Plus’s five New York City schools had higher graduation rates than average for such programs, citing high student engagement. But Diploma Plus has faced challenges, shrinking from 29 schools…
Easthampton High School to create 3-year plan to deal with bullying, harassment, hate
…School Committee during Tuesday’s public comment session. Over the course of 90 minutes, administrators, students, parents and others spoke about racial and harassment incidents at the school. Others spoke about…
Due to coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education looks to waive MCAS testing requirements for certain students
…classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The determination requires that students pass one high school science and technology/engineering Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test to graduate. Many students take the test…
U.S. education policy: Federal overreach or reaching for the wrong things?
…this trend include the emergence of large contributions from external donors to candidates in local school board elections, the increasing influence of private philanthropy on policy decisions and shifts in…
Schools Closed In Massachusetts Until At Least April 7th
…school districts were working to find alternative methods of learning for students while they are out. “We understand that many districts rely on school buildings for essential services outside of…
Seeking Connection, Not Othering
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