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Fate Faith in Classroom-Reflections on Hadestown
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Fate and Faith in the Classroom

Reflections on Hadestown by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist We have many figures of speech in our language that refer to hell: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” “Going to hell in a handbasket.” “Heaven doesn’t want me, and hell is worried I’ll take over.” (That one

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Early College Reduces Inequity
- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

Early College Reduces Inequity

A Promising Pathway to College and Careers Bridgewater State University, B.M.C. Durfee High School and JFY’s New Partnership by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist The college admissions scandal that broke in March kept unfolding through the weeks and months like an origami of shame, exposing story after sordid story of

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Reflections on the Blue Line - A school year draws to a close
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Reflections on the Blue Line

A school year draws to a close by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist Here I am at the tail end of another school year. It’s been busy getting students ready for MCAS, both in ELA and Math, and ready for college. This year I have been responsible for two schools,

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HS Science MCAS Tests
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

High School Science MCAS Tests

Are we confused yet? By Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven If you are a science teacher, you know all about the different science tests. But if you’re a student or parent, you may be wondering about them. You know that the new MCAS 2.0 in English and math have been redesigned

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MathSpace- Math on the phone
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Class is in session– In the palm of your hand with JFY’s MathSpace

by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist Math on the phone: How innovation by accident discovered a new educational option Great moments in education sometimes happen completely by accident. An offhand remark inspires a student; a scheduling mistake matches a student with a new teacher who lends a lifetime’s worth of

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Test Mechanics and MCAS Prep Tips
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Preparing for MCAS 2.0 Math [On-Demand Video]

Authored by Joan Reissman, Narrated by Greg Cunningham Test Mechanics and Prep Tips JFYNetWorks is offering this prerecorded webinar to help students prepare for the new MCAS 2.0 Mathematics test, which will be administered to all 10th graders next week. (Grades 3-8 may also still be tested through May 24th.)

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What is College Readiness? Are You Ready?
- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

What is College Readiness?

by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist It goes beyond quantitative data points Measuring “college readiness” is quite the conundrum. Some say it is about test scores, class rank, SAT and GPA. But I think it goes beyond those quantitative data points. While they are all important indicators of skill, there

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JFY Partner School Spotlight - January 2019
JFYNet Partner Schools Spotlight

JFYNet Partner School Spotlight – Doing Great Things April 2019

Sometimes We Need to Be Reminded… … that our schools are full of great kids, hard-working and creative teachers, overworked and underappreciated administrators, and effective programs. Read more about some of these outstanding people, schools and communities in our series: Spotlighting JFYNetWorks Partner Schools… April 2019 edition.

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MCAS 2.0 - 10th Grade Math-Student Prep Pt2
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

MCAS 2.0 – 10th Grade Math

Helping Students Prepare, Part 2 By Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven Last month I discussed preparing students for the new MCAS 2.0 ELA. In this post I want to offer some suggestions for the mathematics test, coming right up on May 21. As with ELA, the biggest difference is that the

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How to explain bad behavior to students
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Can the Art be Separated from the Artist?

How to explain bad behavior to students by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist These are difficult times for teachers. With MCAS looming, budgets due (and most likely cut from last year), and antsy students counting the hours to year-end, teachers have a small mountain of things on their plate. Add

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