US ED has released an FAQ on what is in an what is out during the transition to the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act-
Category: The Policy Minute
DESE Educator Effectiveness Guidebook for Inclusive Practice
DESE has released a set of materials for educators designed to support inclusive practices in the classroom. The complete set of materials may be downloaded
Adios, Highly Qualified Teachers
Well, not exactly. We want YOU to stick around but the federal requirement for core teachers to be “Highly Qualified” will no long be required starting
Research on Snow Days from HKS
Joshua Goodman from the Harvard Kennedy School release a paper analyzing what happens when Massachusetts schools do – or do not- close for snow. He
DESE Memo on Alternative to Snow Days
MTA Note: At this time, MTA has not taken a position for or against the use of alternative instructional strategies in case of inclement weather school
DESE Charter School Recomendations 2-16-16
Commissioner to Recommend Two New Charter Schools and 1,500+ New Seats in Existing Charters Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to vote February 23 MALDEN