…science education to local students. The workshop is a national initiative that takes a three-pronged approach to teaching: equity, inquiry and computer science concepts. The Holyoke workshop was part of…
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Leading to Improve Outcomes for English Learners
…investigate instructional leadership and research-based Tier 1 instruction. Our inquiry into leadership will include anti-racism, trauma-engaged practice, instructional leadership, Massachusetts’ Blueprint for EL Success, and leading for students with limited…
Lynan Cerruti joins Mount Tom Academy
…Mount Tom students. For the Humanities and Arts elective, students can design their own projects based on their perspective and interests. Two students spoke about developing work around music, so…
Technology Update at HEC Academy
NORTHAMPTON, MA – HEC Academy rolled out a new one-to-one laptop initiative for students last week, the culmination of years of review, research and planning. HEC Academy students now have…
School panel takes aim at gun violence
…class … and then the phone rang, a voice telling us to turn out the lights, lock the door and get down on the floor,” Thalheimer recalled in front of…
Tech AP program wins honor
…programs for the school. The College Board also recognized FCTS for a diverse student population and its overall participation of students taking the AP exams. Eighteen schools in Massachusetts were…
First Annual Excellence in Education: Living our Guiding Principles Monthly Award
…our colleagues for the positive impact they have on everything we do, most especially, their students.” Colleagues and/or students nominated each of these exemplary educators. They represent the very first…
US Dept of Education announces webinar “Two Approaches to Improve Student Achievement in Rural High Schools”
…workforce and life success. BARR increases student achievement by improving a school’s effectiveness at building relationships, leveraging real-time student data, and capitalizing on the strengths of each student through the…
Occupational Therapy Center develops new strategies
…to group experiences has been a frequent challenge as kids return to school. Many young students lack familiarity with being in groups, and can struggle with adjusting to the structure…
Rural School Aid awarded to local districts
…these leaders as we strive to ensure quality education for our rural students.” School districts that qualify for Rural School Aid have fewer than 21 students per square mile in…