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Join the Voices for Academic Equity coalition for the release of a first-ever analysis of MA high school course requirements, which reveals a wide variation in students’ learning experiences across high schools. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Where does MCAS ballot question leave state grad requirement? That’s far from clear via @CWBeacon commonwealthbeacon.org/education/wher…

BESE member @mmoriarty61 points to Voices report at Tuesday's meeting. "...if the state is seriously considering [MassCore] to patch over the inconsistencies in accountability from district-to-district, that's something we can get in front of right now." edreformnow.org/wp-content/upl…

Former Secretary of Education Jim Peyser shares insights on the future of #maedu following the elimination of the MCAS graduation requirement. #mapoli educationnext.org/the-education-…

Massachusetts comes in 26th place when controlling for demographics on 8th grade NAEP math scores. Continuing to live up to the "number 1 for some" title. #maedu #mapoli

"America’s education system is in trouble, but neither Republicans nor Democrats are up for the challenge of enforcing change." #maedu #mapoli theatlantic.com/newsletters/ar…

The latest polling from @MAOpportunity shows that 75% of surveyed Massachusetts residents support a new graduation requirement based on statewide curriculum standards. #maedu #mapoli

"Without a uniform graduation assessment that identifies and addresses unique needs and conditions, student achievement gaps between affluent and high-needs communities will only grow." #maedu #mapoli bostonglobe.com/2024/12/10/opi…

It's time to end legacy admissions preferences in Massachusetts. "Legacy admissions disproportionately harm students of color and low-income students, because most of the beneficiaries are white and rich." #maedu #mapoli @James_S_Murphy @CWBeacon commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/its-ti…

Research from Annenberg affiliate Matthew Kraft referenced in a recent article from @edsource Time in class improves academic outcomes, according to new research edsource.org/?page_id=723292

Congratulations to @teachplusMA Senior Policy Fellow, Luisa Sparrow on being named 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year! 👏👏 #maedu #mapoli mass.gov/news/healey-dr…

Two Massachusetts families sue famous literacy specialists. “I trusted that when I was sending my children off to school, they were getting instruction that had been tested and proven effective..."👏👏 #maedu #mapoli bostonglobe.com/2024/12/04/met…

Massachusetts is looking for a new K-12 Education Commissioner. “The successful candidate will...[have] a clear track record of dismantling systemic inequities & improving the experience of all students...” #maedu #mapoli boston25news.com/news/local/app…

"We’re basically saying that a diploma from Weston is different than a diploma from Lawrence is different than a diploma from Haverhill..." #maedu #mapoli

Now that Question 2 has passed, we must ask: "What is a [Massachusetts] high school diploma worth?" The Voices for Academic Equity already have insights, and the disparities are clear. 2/3 #maedu #mapoli Voices Report: edreformnow.org/wp-content/upl…

🚨A must read from @mandy_mclaren & @BostonGlobe highlighting what the Voices for Academic Equity coalition reported in October: Massachusetts local high school graduation standards vary widely among districts. 1/3 #maedu #mapoli bostonglobe.com/2024/12/02/met…

We agree with @MassGovernor that students in Beverly and Marblehead should be back in school even if negotiations need to continue. #maedu #mapoli cbsnews.com/boston/video/g…

“Teacher strikes are illegal in Massachusetts, but unions in 3 North Shore districts have decided that the hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines they’re incurring will be made up by the eventual collective bargaining haul.” @WSJopinion wsj.com/opinion/massac… #maedu #mapoli

Mark your calendars and share with your community! This event is available for all! Stay up to date at ConcordSEPAC.org @FusionAcademy @FulcrumLiteracy @concordsepac @ @massteacher @MassGovernor @MassEducation @MASchoolsK12 @MassDHE @RepSimonCataldo @HSepac @RevereSEPAC @Cambridge_SEPAC @TauntonSEPAC @HopedaleSEPAC @WoburnSEPAC @WHSEPAC @Dartmouth_SEPAC @METCOIncHq @ms_tarca @TownofConcordMA @CMS_ConcordMA @DyslexiaIDA

Throughout the school year, AP students face crucial moments on their path to the AP exam. Join us TOMORROW for a live walkthrough of our AP On-Track Framework to see how you can implement this FREE tool in your classroom or school building. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"What we're asking for is for the administration and the Legislature to urgently collaborate on a different state graduation standard, something that is uniform so we can protect equity for students..." #maedu #mapoli necn.com/news/politics/…