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Marti Wiechman
…alternative communication strategies to support children in finding their voice and learning to self regulate. In addition, she supports parents and caregivers in learning positive behavior strategies and co-regulation skills….
Wanted: Members for Hampshire County Food Policy Council
…give people experiencing food insecurity and others involved in the county’s food system a chance to weigh in on decisions around food insecurity — a voice that many feel they…
Calm Teachers, Calm Kids: Pause, Breathe and Reset
…Chi), Yoga and art into classroom practices, which will promote relaxation, focus, creativity, self-expression and calm. This evidence based approach will enhance well-being, support stress reduction and build healthy outlets…
‘Hour of Code’ engages Pioneer Valley students
…as she’s interested in art. Other students chose more game-oriented activities. Mount Tom Academy teacher Barbara Cheney, who admitted she had little background in coding herself, told her class that…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
…and community, which welcomes all students and supports the individual expression of students’ identities. Added programs like a robust art program, service learning projects and volunteering, and a gardening program…
HEC Academy holds graduation ceremony, honors seven students
…Northampton, Avery Riddle, Gill-Montague. This year’s Joan E. Schuman Scholarship recipient is Avery Riddle, who looks to further his education in art and psychology at Greenfield Community College. The Schuman…
After School Programming During the Crisis
…challenges; materials for letter writing or artistic creations for a family member, friend, medical professional/first responder, or an older adult in a nursing facility, etc. Chris Taggart, Director of 21st…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…and 15 high school students participated, said Taggart, with some of the older students serving as mentors to the younger group. Part of the time was spent on community service…
Loris Bjorkman-Joslyn
…from Mouth Holyoke College and an M.S. in Art Therapy from Springfield College. Loris strives to help students find their full potential and value themselves as well as their work….