…being kidnapped or raped along the way. Once here, they’re expected to enroll in school. But many lack basic literacy skills and may not get much-needed language assistance. Schools aren’t…
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Voc-Tech investments pair needs of students, industry
…which is made up of business groups, educational organizations, and civic groups — is pressing for increased Chapter 70 and Chapter 74 local aid for schools with CTE programs, and…
Hope or Hype? Exploring Virtual Reality in the Secondary Classroom
…use Quest VR headsets to experience a range of immersive VR apps and programs and will draw their own conclusions about VR’s potential for schools and classrooms. Your registration confirmation…
Success in School Linked to Summer Reading
…is greater for poorer kids, and the effect is cumulative,” said Chris Smith, executive director of Boston After School & Beyond, which works with Boston Public Schools to organize the…
Overview of the New 2024 Title IX Regulations
The new Title IX regulations were effective August 1, 2024. We will highlight what has changed and provide an overview of the new regulations and requirements for K-12 schools, districts,…
Equity Audits and Improvement Cycles: Planning Your Inquiry in Small and Mid-Size Districts
Increasingly, schools and districts seek to undertake equity audits for a range of different reasons. However, conceptualizing and conducting equity audits can present a plethora of challenges and dilemmas for…
Rebecca Bouchard
Attorney Rebecca L. Bouchard is the legal compliance officer for the Chicopee and Ludlow Public Schools. Previously, she was a partner in the Springfield/Northampton firm of Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury &…
Mohawk to add instruction on Native American history, issues
…instruction on Native American issues before the country was settled by the English as well as contemporary indigenous matters. She also plans to expand the schools’ Native American instruction as…
Baker-Polito Administration, WGBH and Special Guests to Celebrate the Massachusetts High School Class of 2020 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony
…schools across the Commonwealth, to be aired in a special broadcast at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Massachusetts Commencement 2020 will feature congratulatory remarks from Jason and Devin McCourty…
Lia Atanat
As the outreach and professional development coordinator at Maryland Humanities, Lia Atanat visits schools all over Maryland to get students and teachers excited about National History Day and Thinkport primary…