Ah, summer is upon us. It seems that for those of us who are involved with children and youth, we will never be able to shake the traditional school year cycle. But there is much work to do as the “end of the year” time quickens and here are a few reminders off our long “to do” list…
Filed under: Best PracticesThe Future of MCAS
By Ana Kamila Quijano
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a standardized test for all Massachusetts public school students including those with disabilities and limited English proficiency. It is intended to measure the grade level performance of individual students, schools and districts (http://www.doe.mass.edu). The MCAS is a tool the government uses to hold the schools and districts accountable for the progress in their schools.
Filed under: Best PracticesI can’t resist putting this up for everyone to enjoy. From the The Bells of Saint Mary’s, watch Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman debate the need for and the purpose of standards in education. They bring a powerful message from the past. To watch, click here. Enjoy!
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