ERVING — As third-grader Jaylice Gary stood in front of her classmates at the Erving Senior Center, she read the details of the life of an Erving woman whose experiences…
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Comerford secures $1M for Franklin, Hampshire county projects
…nonprofit’s work in Northampton Public Schools; $275,000 for repairs to fire damage incurred at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton; and $100,000 for Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s family…
Whately teacher selected for Global Learning Fellowship
WHATELY — Terri Anderson, a Whately Elementary School teacher, is one of 48 public educators nationwide to receive a Global Learning Fellowship with the NEA Foundation this year. “As a…
An Epidemic Far Worse Than Coronavirus
…have not lost hope. Genesis Rios is a fifth-grader at Sheffield Elementary School. She lives in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. A version of this commentary first appeared in The Montague Reporter….
Special Education Team Leader Institute completes first program year with gathering in Northampton
…and heard keynote speaker Russell Johnston, Senior Associate Commissioner of the Center for District Support, speak of the importance of their work with special education students. Co-facilitators for this year’s…
Early Childhood Focuses on Social-Emotional Wellbeing as the Foundation of Learning
…Thinking Big About Little Learners Conference – where 130 people explored the need for a Massachusetts model for an early childhood mental health initiative. Early childhood mental health remains a…
Uncovering Security Flaws in Digital Education Products
…He alerted the site to his concerns. More than a year later, the vulnerabilities remain. “A lot of education sites have glaring security problems,” said Mr. Porterfield, the principal engineer…
Joanne Blocker
Joanne Blocker is a seasoned teacher and administrator with over 30 years of experience. Joanne was an elementary principal and a Director of Curriculum. Joanne supervised mentoring and new teacher…
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…
Mariah Lapiroff M.A.T., Ed.S.
…and community. Mariah is a social justice facilitator committed to culturally sustaining, equitable, and transformational practices. She has experience working as a high school teacher, as well as an educator…