…is affecting the sending districts to such a degree that was perhaps an unintended consequence to the Massachusetts law,” Riddle said. “There wasn’t an expectation that this would affect local…
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Gov. Baker agrees to major spending increase in his final budget
…The budget fully funds the ongoing implementation of the Student Opportunity Act school financing law and makes “record investments” in early education and child care, housing and homeownership, college financial…
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…
Gov. Charlie Baker proposes major change to charter school funding formula
…districts that have large numbers of charter school students. But the formula would give most districts less money in future years than they are entitled to under the current law….
Comerford secures $1M for Franklin, Hampshire county projects
…law by Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this month. “I’m delighted that the Senate included these regional education, food security and health care priorities in our final spending package,” said Sen….
School transportation costs a burden to Mohawk Trail
…But that promise has been rarely met. The law providing for reimbursement made the payouts “subject to appropriation” by the Legislature. Since 1978, school districts have received a full reimbursement…
MCAS Requirement Waived for Mass. Students This Spring
Students in Massachusetts won’t have to take the MCAS exams this spring, amid school closures across the state due to the coronavirus outbreak. Gov. Charlie Baker signed the law that…
State education secretary takes to airwaves with a message: make school attendance ‘a priority’
…— defined under state law as missing at least 10% of school days in a school year — is linked to lower social engagement as well as slower achievement in reading and math. Officials worry…
CES Conference Explores How Technology Can Help Students Learn
…need for integrating face-to-face instruction and support,” said Pagan. According to the new law, only school districts and educational collaboratives like CES and LPVEC are allowed to apply for and…
Stretched too thin: Rural school districts go on the offensive for legislative help
CHESTERFIELD — As the state eyes changing the way it funds public education, rural schools are asking that the law take into account the unique challenges their districts face and…