…faculty room conversations on race, implicit bias, curriculum enhancement, and ELA and SEL standards that can be put into use quickly. Please note: 10 PDPs can be earned with the…
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Breaking the school-to-prison pipeline for young offenders one class at a time
…in a new light. As reported by Hari Sreenivasan of PBS, “Just one third (of states) mandate that these kids meet the same standards as their public school counterparts. Massachusetts…
PARCC VS. MCAS: Fitchburg Site of First Battle
…heard rants, raves and everything in between. PARCC — Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers — is based on the Common Core federal learning standards and is…
Check Your Facts (easily)
…a lot more truth? Cool. Let’s get to work. ISTE Standards for Educators Citizen 2.3.b. Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters…
Llama Maynard
…school. In addition to her strong roots in K-12 science education, she brings expertise to support schools that are implementing standards-based grading, project-based learning, and whole-school initiatives in instruction and…
MJ McGillicuddy
…and implementing this curriculum into a classroom setting. He is thrilled to be able to share his knowledge and experience with the new standards to the amazing educators of Massachusetts!…
Jamie Lewinski, M. Ed.
…as: the WIDA Standards, ESL Model Curriculum Unit building, DESE’s Collaboration Tool, Equity in Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, State Compliance Procedures, Family Outreach, and the effects of Mindfulness practices on…
PARCC test pros and cons debated at Massachusetts Board of Education hearing
…existing Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems exam to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and Careers exam, which tests the federal Common Core standards Massachusetts public schools are currently…
Frontier School Committee decides interim superintendent
…letter. “A consistently strong leader, Mr. Modestow has maintained the highest standards of professional excellence at Frontier Regional, honoring diverse opinions, building consensus and inspiring everyone who works in the…
Grading for Equity Book Study
…learning practices. Through this experience, we will move away from basing our practice on extrinsic reinforcement and consequences, and approach grading with empathy, trust, and belief in the capacity of…