1095 new cases of COVID-19 identified among districts who reported data to DESE. Requirements to quarantine remain in place for all close contacts (within 6
Category: The Policy Minute
COVID-19 CASES IN SCHOOLS April 7, 2021
As an increasing number of students return to school buildings, the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to multiple each week. Among districts who reported
COVID-19 CASES IN SCHOOLS March 31, 2021
Not an April Fool’s Day joke. In the last week of reporting before elementary students in K-5 are rushed back into the classroom on April
COVID-19 CASES IN SCHOOLS MARCH 25, 2021
The number of student COVID-19 cases continue on a sharp upward climb for the third consecutive week. The March 24th report shows the highest number
COVID-19 CASES IN SCHOOLS MARCH 18, 2021
Positive case numbers jumped up for the second straight week. An increasing number of students and staff in buildings combined with expanded pool testing seems
COVID-19 CASES IN SCHOOLS March 3, 2021
The weekly reports on positive cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts public schools continues to follow statewide trends. The total number of new positive cases among
COVID-19 Cases In Schools February 24, 2021
The trends look positive as the number of new cases of COVID-19 among students and staff in Massachusetts public schools was lower than the prior
COVID-19 Cases In Schools February 10, 2021
The number of reported positive cases of COVID-19 in public schools among students dropped for the third week and for the fifth week among staff.
COVID-19 IN SCHOOLS – February 2, 2021
DESE reported an additional 583 cases of COVID-19 among students in public schools and 325 cases among staff. This data may not yet include any
COVID-19 In Schools – January 27, 2021
The number of reported in-school cases of COVID-19 among staff continues to increase. 1866 public school staff working in buildings have tested positive for COVID-19
COVID 19 In schools – Jan 20, 2021
The number of reported in-school cases of COVID-19 among students continues to increase. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports the number of
BESE Meeting – January 26, 2021
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The Board welcomes public comment on matters within its
Public Comment – Synchronous Learning Regulations
DESE is collecting public comments until January 29, 2021 on the proposed mandate for “synchronous learning time” in public schools. The emergency amendments were adopted
COVID-19 In Schools September 2020- January 19, 2021
The number of reported in-school cases of COVID-19 has increased according to data provided by DESE. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports
MCAS 2021 Test Administration
See the update from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 5th, 2021regarding MCAS test administration and school/district accountability. The Department will take
Long Term subs & Assignment out of license
The BESE approves one-year regulatory changes that will allow long term substitute teachers who hold a license to apply the time towards PTS. As part
MCAS & ACCESS Testing Changes
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced changes to the MCAS test administration schedule and the testing window for the ACCESS for ELLs
Vocational Licensure Test – Updates
An updated list of available test dates for Chapter 74 Vocational Technical Education (VTE) Teacher MTELs is available from the Department of Elementary and Secondary
2021 High school MCAS Testing Schedule
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) published the the schedule for the 2021 High School MCAS administrations. The full details are available here.
2020-21 Charter School Applications
New year, new charter school application season in Massachusetts. Applications for New Charter Schools Leading off the season his is just one new charter school
Academic Licenses 20-21 Check List
CEPP has prepared a quick reference guide to the 2020-21 limited term options for employment and licensure as an Academic Teacher in Massachusetts. Check the
