A report from AACTE flags licensure tests as a barrier in cost and content for aspiring teachers. Is this a “water is wet” or a
Category: The Policy Minute
Public Comment Palooza! Spring 2022
Three FIVE opportunities for public comment on regulations are open this week. Any member of the public can weigh in on proposed amendments to regulations
COVID-19 In Schools – April 14, 202
We thought we would be done with COVID reporting but here we are. Cases still linger in schools in April. The statewide numbers are just
COVID-19 In Schools – Feb 17, 2022
COVID cases in public schools have finally dropped to pre-November levels. In addition to the switch to at-home tests, Governor Charlie Baker announced a repeal
Emergency License – Extended*
Educators who hold an Emergency license may continue to be employed under the Emergency license for an additional year. *Educators with special education and English
COVID-19 In Schools – Feb 3, 2022
Only 10,068 students and 1,918 staff cases of COVID-19 were reported to DESE this week. Yay? Despite COVID-19 cases still being a record levels for