It is a regulation-palooza! Accountability, English learners, Vocational Education and the Seal of Biliteracy are all on the list! The … More
Tag: Charter Schools
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 … More
BESE Meeting Jan. 23, 2018
Join from the comfort of your teacher’s room. Watch the live stream starting at 11:15am: livestream.com/accounts/22459134 The Board of Elementary and … More
Study: Students do better in Unionized Charter Schools
We here at The Policy Minute could tell you all the benefits communities, school administrators, educators, students and families gain … More
BESE Charter School Schedule. Mark Your Calenders!
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has released a tentative schedule for discussion and vote on charter school … More
$516 Million Bill to Local Districts
Local school districts are picking up a larger tab for the state-authorized charter school system. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary … More
Two Charter School Proposals Advance
Earlier this year, eight proposals to open new charter schools or expand existing charters schools were submitted to the Department … More
2017 Charter School Applications & Expansion Requests
Tis the Season for new charter school proposals and expansion requests! The Class of 2017 includes four applications for new … More
Charter School Votes – 2017
On February 27, 2017, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) voted on proposals for new charter schools and … More
Agenda released for BESE Meeting – February 2017
The agenda has been posted for the February 27-28, 2017 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting in Malden. This … More
BESE January Meeting Quick Read
LiveStream videos of the BESE/BHE January meetings are available! Monday, January 23, 2017 The BESE discussed the proposed state … More
Charter School Newsletter – September 2016
The September 2016 Charter School Newsletter from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is available online. Topics in the … More
BESE March 22, 2016 Documents
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education documents are now available here. On the agenda this week: Items for … More
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 … More
