Civics education bill moves to conference committee. On May 30, the House of Representatives passed 4545, An Act to promote and enhance civic engagement. The
SMK Public Comment Open (Again!)
Public comment is open through June 29, 2018 for the Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) requirements for educator licenses. In you missed our earlier posts, you
Accountability System – MTA Public Comments
The MTA submitted public comment on the proposed amendments to the school and district accountability regulations on May 18, 2018. The Department of Elementary and
Rethinking School Accountability Report
Sen. Pat Jehlen releases school accountability report that highlights the lowlights of Massachusetts school and district accountability rankings. In a 63-page report, the office of
Seal of Biliteracy – Public Comment
Public comment is open on the propose language for the Seal of Biliteracy as required under the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary
NAEP Day!
Results released for the 2017 NAEP testing! Massachusetts tops the nation again. Today is a high holiday for education policy wonks like us! Results for
MTA Comments: Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) Requirements
The MTA submmited comments on the proposed changes to the SMK Requirements for educators. A 30-day public comment period was a tight turnaround, but the
Professional License Renewal – Public Comment
Public comment is open on changes to Professional License Renewal related to the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting,
Bilingual Learning Endorsement & license regulations Public Comment
Public comment is open on changes to academic educator licenses related to the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting,
Vocational Tech SEI Endorsment – Public Comment
Public comment is open on changes to vocational technical educator licenses related to the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
BESE March 2018 Agenda
It is a regulation-palooza! Accountability, English learners, Vocational Education and the Seal of Biliteracy are all on the list! The Board of Elementary and Secondary
Proposed Options for Digital Literacy & Computer Science License
Want to add that Digital Literacy & Computer Science license? Here is one proposed pathway from DESE. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education wants
Pathway to Special Education Licenses
A license with no required coursework? DESE wants your comment on proposed “Structured Guidance and Supports” pathway for some teacher licenses. DESE proposing a NEW “Structured
Report: Roadmap to Expanding Opportunity
Ten strategies for public schools are explored in a joint report from the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and the Rennie Center. The Roadmap to
Warren & Clark Review DeVos’ First Year
For profits and against civil rights. The offices of Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) released a report evaluating Education Secretary Betsy
Teacher License Content Guidelines
Should teachers know more than the students’ curriculum? The February 2018 Draft Subject Matter Knowledge Guidelines are open for public comment. Read the full February
Ed Prep Guidelines – Round Two
Revised Pre-Practicum Guidelines are out! Public comment is open until March 4, 2018. The latest version of proposed guidelines for educator preparation programs is now
BESE Meeting – Feb 27, 2018
BESE expected to vote for new Charter school for Lawrence/Methuen/Haverhill. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 27,
History & Social Science Frameworks Public Comment
Public comment is open through April 2, 2018 on the draft History and Social Science Frameworks. Don’t miss out on your chance to give input
Baker & Education Funding FY19
Early budget recommendations from Beacon Hill have cuts for education programs across the Commonwealth. On Wednesday, Governor Charlie Baker released his $40.9 billion FY19 budget
GIC Options Gutted
GIC Slashes Public Employee Health Benefits… Then Schedules Vote to Reconsider On January 18, the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) voted to slash the number of
