SHELBURNE FALLS, MA — In 2011, the Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School MCAS scores caused the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to declare BSE a “Level 3” school, which meant…
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Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…creation of the commission was partly due to the discrepancies in funding between rural schools and their urban and suburban counterparts. Hinds and Blais said Chapter 70 school aid’s funding…
Rita DeOliveira
…urban and virtual school districts. Prior to joining the field of Education, Ms. DeOliveira managed large-scale projects for public and non-profit organizations. She has facilitated strategic planning for geographically-dispersed teams;…
Mitchell Chester, State’s Longtime Education Commissioner, Dies At 65
Longtime Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester died Monday evening after a short illness, the state’s education board chairman announced at a Tuesday meeting. He was 65. “We were…
Professional Development in DYS Education
…to meet the diverse needs of the DYS population. Home E Search query for: blog blog tag urban education ( Page 11 ) Our Approach DYS strives to ensure that…
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Federal Funds to Support Afghan and Other Newcomer Students
…promise to them by providing access to equitable and excellent educational opportunities. The U.S. Department of Education stands ready to support states and local districts as they welcome these important new members…
Despite Claims, PVCICS is Not a Model of Integrated K-12 Public Education
…but let’s not pretend that it is a model for educational equity. We note with pride that Horace Mann, the first Secretary of Education in Massachusetts, was a pioneer for…
50 Years of Belonging and Community for Students with Disabilities
In 1974, the Massachusetts special education law Chapter 766 was passed, which required that all school districts provide education in a new and more inclusive way for students with special…
Transforming Education for Social Justice Conference set to take place on March 29th, 2025
The Collaborative for Educational Services is in the final stages of planning for the fourth regional Transforming Education for Social Justice conference for PK-12 educators, leaders, students, and community members,…
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…