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Back to School? I Never Left
As I move toward my seventh decade on the planet, my love of learning has kept my heart and mind youthful and vital. I remain optimistic, even in this global dystopia, because I still have wonder. I can still be excited by learning about a bug that lands on my porch, one that I have…
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Students Inspired During Black History Month
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College capped off its celebration of Black History Month with an inspiring talk by Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, an award-winning author, educator and producer. Shabazz was greeted warmly by cheers and a standing ovation as she stepped up to the podium at Scibelli Hall on Feb. 29. She smiled broadly and…
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And the winner is…
March is Women’s History Month, a time for celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States and recognizing the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. (Womenshistorymonth.gov) Though their names may not yet appear in any history books, two women who deserve such recognition…
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UMass Amherst to Partner with Area Public Schools on $2.2M Teacher Preparation Grant
AMHERST, MA — University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Education faculty have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare and license paraprofessionals, particularly those of color, to help diversify the teacher workforce in the commonwealth.The partnership includes UMass Amherst early childhood faculty and representatives from the Educator Preparation office,…
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE TO HOLD PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC
This Fall, the Department of Physical Therapy at American International College (AIC) will be hosting a Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinic for the Springfield community.