NORTHAMPTON, MA – Research shows that a student’s working vocabulary is a strong predictor of his or her success in school. But teachers know that engaging students in learning lists…
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Safe and Healthy Schools Summit draws educators in discussion of how to manage race, polarizing conversations in schools
…health needs of students as well as safeguarding student rights. “It’s about listening to educators and students about what they need. And this year, children have been impacted by these…
MCAS Requirement Waived for Mass. Students This Spring
Students in Massachusetts won’t have to take the MCAS exams this spring, amid school closures across the state due to the coronavirus outbreak. Gov. Charlie Baker signed the law that…
Mahar students learn a new way to communicate: sign language
RANGE — It was a chilly March day, and four Mahar students got together after school to do what many friends would — share snacks, chat about their lives and…
Buckland-Shelburne students camp out with Dr. Seuss
SHELBURNE FALLS — The second-grade classroom hummed with chatter as students dressed appropriately in pajamas huddled in tents to read Dr. Seuss’ “Sleep Book.” “It’s really fun,” second-grader Brody Cole…
Music to their ears: Music teacher’s morning serenades welcome Whately Elementary students
…young students skipped down the sidewalk to morning classes. Seated at a picnic table beside the front door, music teacher Steve Damon finished playing “Fly Me to the Moon,” turned…
In face of homework bans, local educators a voice for moderation
…Korpita knows from experience that the way schools approach homework often changes. But based on her experience, homework, in the right doses, helps students learn valuable life skills, says the…
Pioneer Valley Regional School’s virtual play to premiere Thursday
…for them seeing it all together.” Students Amelia Fowler-Shaw and Jacobia Tyminski explained that the play is about a group of students putting together a play via Zoom. Jacobia’s character,…
Author talks to high school students about trauma, life
GREENFIELD — Award-winning young adult author A.S. King asked several hundred Greenfield High School students Friday morning to look for their “own cans of succotash and examine their suitcases.” Before…
Teaching Writing Skills: Students with IEPs or English Language Learners
In this 1-day workshop, educators of English Learners and students with IEPs will consider the eight skills writers need to communicate personal meaning (e.g., select a genre and employ its…