…each state’s bar for proficiency on state assessment tests to the one used in the NCES-administered National Assessment of Education Progress. Using that score as a baseline, researchers were able…
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Finding their voices: Arts grant helps young women in state custody gain confidence
SOUTH HADLEY — Every Monday, artist Tony Jones comes to the squat, institutional-looking building, its bland exterior belied by the printed and hand-drawn posters that line the walls inside, where…
Governor Baker outlines plans for local aid increases
…state budget. Baker announced his plans at an annual meeting in Boston hosted by mayors, selectmen and other municipal officials. On Wednesday, Baker is due to reveal all the details…
Rural Schools Roundtable emphasizes funding difficulties for area’s rural schools
…was joined by state Sens. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, and Jason Lewis, D-Winchester; along with Reps. Natalie Blais, D-Sunderland, and Paul Mark, D-Peru. The state’s Rural Schools Commission also attended the…
Greenfield wins grant for free after-school programs
…awarded last September. But because of delays by the state, which handles the money once it’s passed down from the federal level, the program could not be implemented until this…
CES Conference Explores How Technology Can Help Students Learn
…around the state. A morning panel discussion explored some of the issues related to virtual schools. Panelists include Luis Rodriguez, Director of Digital Learning for the Department of Elementary and…
Sparsity Aid for rural schools? Mohawk mulls rural school assoc.
…Trail Regional School on March 23 to discuss forming a Massachusetts Rural Schools Association. The association is to address issues that school systems in densely populated regions don’t face. Superintendent…
Starting Strong Summit convenes early childhood leaders and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth
Worcester, MA — Key stakeholders from around the state, including early childhood and elementary educators, researchers, advocates, mental health and health providers, and educational policy experts; representatives from the Massachusetts…
Some Massachusetts high schools are turning graduation into a drive-thru parade
…who have chronic health issues, whether it’s asthma, diabetes, a heart condition, some battle cancer — and that’s not even counting the immediate parent or guardians who would then have…
Empowering Educators: Integrating the New Massachusetts Frameworks Into Health Education
In September of 2023, the state’s first updated health and physical education guidelines in nearly 25 years were approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and are designed…