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MCAS Math: 24-14 Practice!
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

How to Pass MCAS Math: 24-14 Practice!

By Joan Reissman TIP: Cover standards that have been on previous tests Students need to pass the 10th grade MCAS tests in order to graduate. Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice is a tried and true way to refresh and strengthen skills

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Aprille Ericsson-Jackson
- Authored by: Paula Paris

Aprille Ericsson-Jackson

One Giant Step for Womankind by Paula Paris “The United States cannot afford to lose more than half of its talent and the fresh perspective that women and minorities bring to these critical fields.  Without diversity in all fields the United States will not remain technically competitive” Aprille Ericsson-Jackson Tweet

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Breaking Barriers: Women Musicians Who Made a Difference
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Breaking Barriers: Women Musicians Who Made a Difference

Hazel Scott, Loretta Lynn, and M.I.A. by Joan Reissman Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on women’s accomplishments.  Although we still have a long way to go, no one can dispute that we have made progress.  In the field of music, women have struggled to get their time

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No Hiding from Professor Rita Smith
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

No Hiding from Professor Rita Smith

‘She challenged us to think critically and find solutions.’ by Greg Cunningham There was no place to hide in Professor Rita Smith’s class.  No matter where I sat, no matter how much I dodged eye contact, she would find me.  And not just me– she would find us all.  She

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Professor Rita Smith, ‘Helping Students Break Out of Their Box’
- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

Professor Rita Smith, ‘Helping Students Break Out of Their Box’ [Podcast]

Rejecting society’s norm, Rita Smith became a nationally recognized and celebrated Educator with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham This month’s podcast features Professor Rita Smith, a lifelong educator and the 1985 recipient of Time Magazine’s Teacher of the Year Award.  Professor Smith’s career as an educator spans 44 years,

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Saluting Black Mathematicians
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Doing the Math

Five African American Mathematicians by Cathy Maglio Every February  we celebrate Black people who have made contributions to the world. This month I would like to recognize five contemporary African Americans who have made their marks in the field of mathematics. Each of these mathematicians has contributed and continues to

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Black History Month: Musical Mavericks Part 2: The Legacies of Lupe Fiasco, Mahalia Jackson, Ray Charles
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

More Musical Mavericks

The Legacies of Lupe Fiasco, Mahalia Jackson and Ray Charles by Joan Reissman Last week we featured three Black musicians who blended genres:  Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Marian Anderson and Charles Mingus. This week we explore three more musicians: Lupe Fiasco, Ray Charles and Mahalia Jackson, all of whom created influential

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Musical Mavericks: The Legacies of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Charles Mingus and Marian Anderson
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Musical Mavericks

The Legacies of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Charles Mingus and Marian Anderson by Joan Reissman Music brings joy to all our lives and Black musicians have been significant contributors of that enlivening emotion. As we recognize notable people during Black History Month, we should remember that Black musicians have played an

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