Surprise! Latest data shows even more Massachusetts teachers are rated Proficient and Exemplary. The 2017-18 educator evaluation data continue to show that almost all Massachusetts
Category: The Policy Minute
DESE Cancels School “Blizzard Bags”
Snow days will continue to be snow days! DESE closes down “blizzard bags” option for local districts. A memo from the Commissioner of Elementary and
Even more for 2019/2020 Charter School Season!
Less than a week ago, we shared the first six letters of intent. There is one more to add to the mix! We have more
2019/20 Charter School Season Begins!
Despite the clear position of Massachusetts voters calling for No More Charter Schools, we are graced with SIX applications for new charter schools in Massachusetts.
MTA Summer Conference 2019!
Registration is open! See you at UMass Amherst for MTA Summer Conference in August. Are you looking for some great professional development courses? Did you
TLI Fellowship Applications Open!
Teachers! This is your year to join the MTA/NEA 2019-20 TLI Fellowship! The Massachusetts Teachers Association, in collaboration with the National Education Association, is seeking
Explainer: License Audits
Facing an audit of a Professional license? We got an Explainer for that. Check out our top ten steps to take when facing a Professional
Explainer: Accountability in MA
Ever wondered how Massachusetts ranks and sorts public schools? Check out our two-page CEPP Explainer on the Massachusetts Accountability System. In fall 2018, the Massachusetts
Explainer: Evaluation & Model Rubrics
Local associations who may be bargaining new contracts soon may also want to update their educator evaluation language. Check out the CEPP Explainer on Educator
Gifted & Talented Ed in MA: New Report Coming
Registration is open for two opportunities to join a presentation on a forthcoming Gifted and Talented Report in Massachusetts on May 8, 2019. Massachusetts has
Report on Students in Foster Care
Approximately 6000 Massachusetts children between the ages of 6-17 are in the foster care system. All of these children- plus children under the age of
Fund Our Future – School Funding Legislation
What legislation is on the table for increased school funding in Massachusetts? The Fund Our Future campaign home page has your summaries and quick links
Volunteer to serve on DESE Parent & Community & Involvement Advisory Council
Do you identify as parent or community member? Are you interested in family engagement in MA schools? Then you should join the BESE Parent and
Public Comment: Accountability Regulations
Public comment is now open on the proposed changes to the accountability system as required under the regulations for District and School Accountability. The comment
BESE April 2019 Meeting
Set your reminders! The April BESE meeting kicks off at 9:30am on Tuesday April 23, 2019. Follow along with the live stream featuring public comments
PDPs & IPDPs & Signatures, oh my!
Just how many signatures are required to get a licensed renewed? And how many PDPs again? Let’s take a quick look at the required signatures
Teacher Turnover in DESE-Involved Schools #DataVizDay
Teacher turnover is the percent of teachers who leave a school and who are replaced by a different teacher by the next school year. Underperforming
N.E.W. (New Education Workers) Quarterly Newsletter – Winter 2019
Have you shared the latest issue of the MTA N.E.W. Quarterly yet? Well, if you haven’t read the Winter 2019 issue yet, we got ya
Arts Education is Important, Recent Study Confirms
Breaking News: Arts education is good for students! To the surprise of no teacher anywhere, a recent study released by the Kinder Institute for Urban
Interested in EdPrep? Consider being a CAEP volunteer!
Do you have experience in educator preparation? Have you hosted candidates from an educator preparation program or had a student teacher? Your expertise as a
NEA Webinar-Trauma Informed Pedagogy
Join the NEA on March 14, 2019 at 8pm for a free webinar on Trauma Informed Pedagogy. The National Education Association is offering a free
