Join Mariah Lapiroff and Tom Chang in a year-long exploration of Culturally Responsive Teaching. Using the book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain as a reference, we will examine topics…
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Summer learning Greenfield students keep their creative juices flowing with studies of water
…part of the blue sky, and ants using my thumb,” said Thaddeus Taggart, 6, who will enter the first grade at Federal Street. For four weeks this summer from 8:30…
Youth Mental Health – Blended Learning Virtual Version
…are using a blended learning program. Participants will complete 2 hours of self-paced work in advance of the YMHFA class. The individual work will be followed up by a 6½…
Gill-Montague to talk, hold forums on racial issues
…and inclusion, same-day communication with parents or guardians and using restorative practices to rebuild community. Administrative staff provided an update regarding its response to civil rights violations during a recent…
Gov. Charlie Baker proposes major change to charter school funding formula
BOSTON, MA — Gov. Charlie Baker, a strong advocate for charter schools, is using his fiscal year 2017 budget proposal to change the way in which district schools are reimbursed…
SPIFFY’s “Building Strategies” Youth Event on 8/9/23
…strategies clearly stood out as having the most interest from young people at this event. Some of these include: Implementation of non-punitive educational materials in school. Destigmatization around using and…
Grading for Equity Book Study
Do you want to make your grading practices more equitable? Join this year-long study using the book Grading for Equity where you will build a research-based foundation for teaching and…
Welcome new SPIFFY Coalition Coordinator, Amy!
…and prevent interpersonal violence. She joins us with a range of experiences related to youth-related coalition work, community engagement, research and advocacy, and is passionate about using data-driven strategies to…
Classroom Management
…of you are using to manage behaviors, what works and what may not be working with the plan to supplement your practices with new interventions rather than create a whole…
Orange: state shortchanges its SPED funding by $3.5 million
…funding schools in Orange, causing a ripple effect that makes it difficult to finance other departments in town. Consequently, the Finance Committee is sending Gov. Charlie Baker two letters. First,…