DESE has published documents for mask use, COVID-19 testing and contact tracing recommendations. Districts will have access to pool testing and rapid test kids with
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Charter School Application Season, 2021 Edition
Four organizations started the process to open a new charter school as part of the 2021-22 application cycle. New Bedford, Newton and Worcester are the
DESE Ed Tech Planning Guide
Chalk and wire ed tech issues are covered in the DESE EdTech Strategic Planning guide for Massachusetts public schools. The Department of Elementary and Secondary
DESE Guidance for Fall 2021
DESE released a guidance document on May 27, 2021 outlining health and safety expectations for the remainder of the school year and previewed expectations for
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
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