…a program for years — modeled on similar ones the school has in drama and science — the election of President Trump gave it a new urgency and “launching it…
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Trump Chooses Betsy DeVos For Education Secretary
…make school choice and a voucher plan for low-income families a centerpiece of his education agenda. School choice plans are controversial because in some cases they can allow families to…
PraacticalAAC Blog Post by Jeanne Tuthill
Jeanne Tuthill, an assistive technology specialist at the CCATT Center, has prepared a post for Carole Zangari’s PracticalAAC Blog, and we are pleased to share the blog with you: If…
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Senate panel rejects Trump’s proposed federal education cuts
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted overwhelmingly Thursday to approve a spending bill that rejects President Trump’s proposed cuts to education funding for fiscal year 2018 and, for now at least,…
As details emerge, here’s what Trump’s plan to abolish DOE could mean for Mass. schools
…called the department’s overhaul in a speech a “final mission.” In her speech, McMahon said she aims to cut red tape; empower parents to make better educational choices; prioritize core subjects like…
Social Studies & Civics Educators PLC
This professional learning community (PLC) is for anyone who is a Social Studies/Civics educator in a school setting in Massachusetts. This PLC will be a place for Social Studies/Civics educators…
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on New Nation’s Report Card on History and Civics Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement on the latest Nation’s Report card showing a decline in history and civics scores for eighth graders: “The latest data…
Easthampton High team wins national civics championship
…one,” said Kelley Brown, the team’s academic adviser. The students were also shocked by their win. Easthampton’s victory in this prestigious national civics competition, held annually for the 33rd time…
The election challenge: A race to the White House with this many turns has teachers scrambling
…a candidate. Then the second debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump happened. Instead of giving Mahar and other teachers a chance to engage students in lessons about the electoral…