THIS FALL BROUGHT the first opportunity since 2019 for students in Massachusetts to enjoy a “normal” first day of school. The joy of learning is returning to Commonwealth classrooms, and […]
Jack Schneider
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New civics education law misses the mark
WHEN THE NATION has an itch, the schools get a scratch. As a result, Massachusetts students are getting a new civics requirement, which Charlie Baker signed into law Thursday. Many […]
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State school rankings ‘virtually worthless’
THE FIRST DEADLINE for enrolling students next fall in a Boston school is this week. Consequently, many parents are scrambling under the district’s controlled choice system to find the best […]
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Moving beyond MCAS
HOW ARE THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Massachusetts doing? Are they nurturing engaged thinkers who value learning? Are they expanding the way young people see the world? Are they fostering creativity? […]
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Charter cap debate clouds original intent
PROMOTING INNOVATION WAS the original purpose of charter schools. As first envisioned by union leader Albert Shanker and others, charters would benefit the educational system as a whole by serving as […]
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What makes a Level 1 school?
IN THE STATE of Massachusetts, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education assigns all public schools a rating. Level 1 schools can boast they’ve received the state’s highest rating. […]