BOSTON, MA – Facing a possible question on the November 2016 statewide ballot pushed by Gov. Charlie Baker that lifts the cap on charter schools, the State Senate will attempt…
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History’s Mysteries becomes iCivics Private i History Detectives
…curriculum is easy to use and aligned with state standards. Private i History Detectives is the first curriculum iCivics has developed specifically for the youngest learners, a segment of the…
MCAS Requirement Waived for Mass. Students This Spring
…well-being as we continue to navigate the current public health emergency,” state Sen. Jason Lewis, a chair of the Legislature’s Education Committee, said in a statement after the bill was…
Mass Cultural Council Funds Artist in Residence Working with the DYS Education Initiative
…(MCC), a state agency. According to the MCC, “This investment is made possible through our state appropriation secured by our partners in the Legislature and the approval of the Agency’s…
Connecticut Valley Superintendents Roundtable Hosts Massachusetts Legislators
…with state senators and representatives about topics of vital importance to their districts. Of particular concern were the timing and number of unfunded educational mandates in Massachusetts, and their impact…
Capstone: Implementing Best Practices
…an individual course for PDPs. Graduate Credit through Fitchburg State University is available at additional cost. Cost and Registration This course is included in your Masters plan of study if…
Policy, Politics, and Curriculum
…is not developed in a vacuum—it is shaped by state and federal policy and mandates, school committee priorities and resources, educational research, and the involvement and capacity of the teachers….
Franklin County Tech celebrates revamped welding and metal program
…FCTS Superintendent Rick Martin. The state awarded Franklin County Tech nearly $500,000 to modernize their metal shop. The new equipment includes a robotic welding arm and a 90-ton Piranha Press…
10th Annual Share Your Art, Share Your Voice
…Commissioner Cecely Reardon, DYS staff, youth, families, Massachusetts state legislators, community partners, and state agency officials attended the event. “The 10th Annual Youth Art Showcase is a true celebration of…
Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values: Film Screening and Discussion
…all early educators in western Massachusetts and throughout the state. Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values is a 50-minute documentary about families who intentionally parent with an anti-bias lens, exploring their hopes,…