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
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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
2021 High school MCAS Testing Schedule
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) published the the schedule for the 2021 High School MCAS administrations. The full details are available here.
2020-21 Charter School Applications
New year, new charter school application season in Massachusetts. Applications for New Charter Schools Leading off the season his is just one new charter school
Vocational Technical Reg Changes
Massachusetts is laying the framework to build up a Voc Tech programs with the drafting of new regulations. Public comment is open until Jan 17
DESE Parent’s Guide to Special Education- Updated!
DESE has updated their Parent’s Guide to Special Education online tool. You can check out the updated online tool here: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/videos/parents-guide/index.html#/. Note that at this
NAEP-A-Thon! 2019 NAEP Results + Massachusetts leads the pack
Massachusetts tops the nation in annual NAEP reports. Getting beyond the headlines, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores or The Nation’s Report
2021 Teacher of the Year Applications
Applications are open for the 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year program. Yes, 2021 is not a typo. Nominate the teacher down the hall who
Our Way Forward: Commissioner Riley’s Kaleidoscope
Commissioner Jeff Riley released his vision for Massachusetts public schools in his report, Our Way Forward. Will Massachusetts school reach new heights or just leave
