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Join the Voices for Academic Equity coalition for the release of a first-ever analysis of MA high school course requirements, which reveals a wide variation in students’ learning experiences across high schools.
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Where does MCAS ballot question leave state grad requirement? That’s far from clear via @CWBeacon
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BESE member @mmoriarty61 points to Voices report at Tuesday's meeting. "...if the state is seriously considering [MassCore] to patch over the inconsistencies in accountability from district-to-district, that's something we can get in front of right now."
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Former Secretary of Education Jim Peyser shares insights on the future of #maedu following the elimination of the MCAS graduation requirement. #mapoli
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Massachusetts comes in 26th place when controlling for demographics on 8th grade NAEP math scores. Continuing to live up to the "number 1 for some" title.
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{new} Which states *actually* have the best schools?
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"America’s education system is in trouble, but neither Republicans nor Democrats are up for the challenge of enforcing change." #maedu #mapoli
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The latest polling from @MAOpportunity shows that 75% of surveyed Massachusetts residents support a new graduation requirement based on statewide curriculum standards. #maedu #mapoli
Mass. became one of the top states for public education because of its high standards. After the removal of the MCAS graduation requirement, voters agree something new is needed to keep that legacy alive. bit.ly/3ZnuUWX
"Without a uniform graduation assessment that identifies and addresses unique needs and conditions, student achievement gaps between affluent and high-needs communities will only grow." #maedu #mapoli
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It's time to end legacy admissions preferences in Massachusetts. "Legacy admissions disproportionately harm students of color and low-income students, because most of the beneficiaries are white and rich." #maedu #mapoli @James_S_Murphy @CWBeacon
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Research from Annenberg affiliate Matthew Kraft referenced in a recent article from @edsource
Time in class improves academic outcomes, according to new research
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Congratulations to @teachplusMA Senior Policy Fellow, Luisa Sparrow on being named 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year! 👏👏 #maedu #mapoli
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Two Massachusetts families sue famous literacy specialists. “I trusted that when I was sending my children off to school, they were getting instruction that had been tested and proven effective..."👏👏 #maedu #mapoli
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Massachusetts is looking for a new K-12 Education Commissioner. “The successful candidate will...[have] a clear track record of dismantling systemic inequities & improving the experience of all students...” #maedu #mapoli
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🚨A must read from @mandy_mclaren & @BostonGlobe highlighting what the Voices for Academic Equity coalition reported in October: Massachusetts local high school graduation standards vary widely among districts. 1/3 #maedu #mapoli
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Now that Question 2 has passed, we must ask: "What is a [Massachusetts] high school diploma worth?" The Voices for Academic Equity already have insights, and the disparities are clear. 2/3 #maedu #mapoli
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We agree with @MassGovernor that students in Beverly and Marblehead should be back in school even if negotiations need to continue. #maedu #mapoli
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“Teacher strikes are illegal in Massachusetts, but unions in 3 North Shore districts have decided that the hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines they’re incurring will be made up by the eventual collective bargaining haul.” @WSJopinion wsj.com/opinion/massachusett… #maedu #mapoli
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Mark your calendars and share with your community! This event is available for all! Stay up to date at ConcordSEPAC.org
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Throughout the school year, AP students face crucial moments on their path to the AP exam. Join us TOMORROW for a live walkthrough of our AP On-Track Framework to see how you can implement this FREE tool in your classroom or school building. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
ALT Live Walkthrough: AP On-Track Framework. Tuesday, November 19th at 4PM Eastern Time. Facilitated by Carolina Buitrago, Ed.D., Director of Learning and Impact at Mass Insight. Join us for our other upcoming webinar: IES Guide in Action on November 20th at 3:30PM.
"What we're asking for is for the administration and the Legislature to urgently collaborate on a different state graduation standard, something that is uniform so we can protect equity for students..." #maedu #mapoli
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