…Maeve Byrnes said they’re happy to be a part of theater in any form, as the lasting COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the performance industry. “I probably still prefer in person…
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Miguel Cardona chosen as Secretary of Education
…COVID-19 pandemic and how it should affect official judgments of schools’ performance could quickly erase that friendly reception. Cardona’s peers paint him as a leader who seeks out every chance to…
Schools
…health education. Home E Search query for: blog blog tag covid 19 ( Page 7 ) Schools Youth substance use prevention is founded on the theory that by reducing…
Massachusetts statewide school mask order coming
…of students and staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19 would be able to lift the mask requirement, for vaccinated individuals only. The mandate will apply to students age 5 and up, and…
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Home E Search query for: blog blog tag covid 19 ( Page 7 ) Municipal and School Policy Resources The CDC defines policy as “A law, regulation, procedure, administrative action,…
School officials: Pandemic has lingering impact on students’ mental health
Despite the return to in-person learning this school year, education and health professionals say students are still dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think the hope was…
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
…the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recently arrived children, including leveraging these funds to develop culturally and linguistically relevant instructional materials as well as materials and assessments in other…
Excellence In Education: Living our Guiding Principles Awards – December and January winners announced
…Southeast students. Kris saw the need for youth friendly testing sites, particularly during COVID, and has done an incredible job researching, coordinating and creating this opportunity. One student passed his…
Raising MCAS bar was a move in the wrong direction
…reach to pass the MCAS and graduate from high school is yet another slap in the face for public educators across the Commonwealth. Coming out of the COVID pandemic MCAS…
Massachusetts to recommend modifying MCAS graduation requirements for Class of 2022
In light of the COVID pandemic’s impact on the school year, Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey C. Riley announced he will be recommending changes to the state’s graduation requirements…