…learning through fun, collaborative and engaging activities.” The importance of STEM comes as careers in those fields are growing more rapidly than in other fields. In addition, studies show that students decide…
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SPIFFY Coalition to hold town hall meeting on underage drinking
…of charge. Space is limited and registration required online at www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/spiffy-coalitiontown-hall-meeting-prevent-underage-drinking. SPIFFY partners and supporters from Hampshire County, including schools, municipal leaders, community-based organizations, and law enforcement are invited to…
First annual Transforming Education for Social Justice conference to be held October 15th at Holyoke Community College.
…youth-led panels; who will focus on examining the specific regional challenges that young people face in our education system, and promising practices for creating change. To learn more, visit https://www.collaborative.org/events-and-courses/transforming-education-social-justice…
Northampton students build computers in new digital literacy program
NORTHAMPTON — On Friday morning, R.K. Finn Ryan Road School third-grade students were playing Minecraft on small computers. But they weren’t using an average laptop — they were computers the…
Orange: state shortchanges its SPED funding by $3.5 million
…special education students they actually have. “They’re using the wrong number of students, and this is especially harmful to districts like ours with a disproportionate percentage of special ed students,”…
Paraprofessional Series: Understanding & Supporting Students with Mild & Moderate Disabilities
This self-paced course equips paraprofessionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively support students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of…
Speakers shared their inspiration at the graduation ceremony for HEC Academy students today.
Northampton, MA — Five area students from HEC Academy in Northampton graduated from high school this morning, with ceremonies held at Smith College’s Sage Hall. Keynote speaker Anthony Clark, one…
CES report outlines difficult truth about literacy issues
…standards on a deep level; yellow tells the students’ incoming teacher most mastered the standards on a deep level; and red tells the students’ incoming teacher most did not master…
Northfield Environmental Educator honored by town
…natural world among his students,” Blyth said. She said the Open Space Committee was especially interested in Loubris’ work providing field trips for students. Trips include visits to the Boston…
Warwick Fire Dept. sparks hands-on learning for electrical students
…to the students’ electrical instructor Todd Weed, the students work primarily in town halls, police or fire stations and other municipally-owned buildings, providing towns with “a good deal on a…