…year, re-thinking their approach to homework by virtually ending the practice. Discovery School at Four Corners Principal Jake Toomey said the goal is to reduce stress and anxiety among students…
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Amherst eliminates winter break homework
…by teachers for the December break, a directive he issued following discussions with student leaders about how homework affects their well-being. “Many of them have spoken about the stress, particularly…
Mass. Early Educators Will Get A Raise After State Board Vote
Early educators are getting a raise after the Board of Early Education and Care voted Wednesday for a $20 million rate increase to be put toward improved programming and higher…
Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County
…she described as “morally, ethically and, I think, educationally pretty successful.” Healy has been assistant superintendent for Pioneer since 2008. Her longest tenure, however, was as principal of Four Corners…
Area lawmakers active in crafting landmark education bill
BOSTON — It was a joyous atmosphere on Beacon Hill Wednesday as the state Legislature unanimously passed the $1.5 billion Student Opportunity Act school funding bill. And western Massachusetts lawmakers…
Equity & Inclusion Assessment
Home E Search query for: blog blog tag getting to y ( Page 7 ) Equity and Inclusion Assessment Over the years, we have found that adults and young people…
Orange committee to discuss name and budget for new school on Thursday
…chairman of the school building committee, Bruce Scherer, stressed on Friday that the project is continually evolving in terms of costs and specific details, and warned against “getting ahead of…
Working with teachers and students online to create pathways, not roadblocks
…if they can do it on one tech-enhanced assignment, they can do it in larger ways. It’s a powerful experience to have somebody meaningfully younger than you teach you a…
Voice and Choice: Mount Tom offers students a supportive and non traditional road to success after graduation
Led by Program Director Lynan Cerruti, additional teaching staff at Mount Tom Academy have provided deeper bench strength to the programming this year. The resulting energy at Mount Tom is…
DYS – Watching our Youth Succeed
…in Connecticut for the upcoming school year! The Northeast Region recognized 46 graduates at this year’s 4th annual graduation ceremony held at United Teen Equality Center in Lowell. Approximately 170…