NORTHFIELD — In the Pioneer Valley Regional School library and on the trails behind the building, Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler got a lesson in rural education. Tutwiler, along…
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$773K to support BHN’s childhood mental health program
…administration is continuing to help break down the stigma behind seeking treatment while ensuring that Massachusetts residents know how they can access the health care and support they deserve —…
New Bedford High School’s Takeru Nagayoshi is Mass. Teacher of the Year
…state officials that Nagayoshi has been named the 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year — the state’s top award for educators. “Mr. Nagayoshi cares about his students, his school, the…
On early ed, let’s not lose ground
NORTHAMPTON, MA — As educators working under the banner that “everyone is a learner,” recent guest columns in the Gazette on the vital importance of investing in early education programs…
CES report outlines difficult truth about literacy issues
…school- and middle school-aged children. They hosted listening sessions with 138 educators, 15 literacy coaches/specialists, 10 special education teachers, and 81 parents. The team broke up the findings into four…
Suzanne Stillinger
…is a Teach Plus Massachusetts Senior Policy Fellow, a Teach Plus Senior Writing Fellow, a Co-Facilitator of the Massachusetts Regional Work Group for Defending the Early Years under the guidance…
Baker-Polito Administration Honors 51 Schools – recognized for high achievement, strong progress or narrowing gaps
…progress. The schools were recognized as 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools, state-designated Commendation Schools or National Title I Distinguished Schools. “I’m proud that our Massachusetts K—12 education system is one…
Crocker Farm teacher awarded 2018 Roger L. Wallace Excellence in Teaching Award
…until one student suggests using a sharp rock as a tool to cut branches. Mattone gets out of her chair and gives the student a fist bump. Mattone, who has…
Education Dept. Reverses Plan to Cut Rural School Funding
…faced cuts when the department abruptly began using eligibility requirements it had not enforced in 17 years. During a program review, the department discovered that schools had been receiving funding…
Amherst Mobile Market begins third year on June 7th
…reimbursed through the Healthy Incentives Program, and they can also be purchased with cash, check, or credit card. Anyone is welcome to shop at the Amherst Mobile Market anytime using…