by Paula Paris Juneteenth begins a three-part celebration “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” –Nelson Mandella This year on June 19 all 50 United States observed Juneteenth as a federal
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham Transforming traditional 20th century classes into state of the art 21st Century Skills programs This month’s podcast features Michael Mino, founder of MM Development Services, a provider of innovative education development services to schools and classrooms. With his over 25 years of experience
by Greg Cunningham Grade-level skills help students raise achievement, close gaps. No cost to schools. There has been much discussion of standardized testing lately with opponents and proponents making their cases loudly online, in print, and in person at the State House. The discussion has been going on in Massachusetts
Raising Achievement Closing Gaps The pandemic that began in March 2020 disrupted education for the rest of that year and most of the following two years. Estimates of lost learning during those years range from 3 years up. Massachusetts Commissioner Jeff Riley forecast a recovery period of five years. But some
by Greg Cunningham Why only April? Most people are aware that February is Black History month and March is Women’s History month. The focus on these monthly topics is well-known and well-deserved. It may be worth noting that only August and December do not have distinctions of focus, while many
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham JFY’s Gary Kaplan chats with Dr. Marrapodi This month’s podcast features Dr. Michael Marrapodi, the Dean of Academic Affairs and, Cambridge College Global at Cambridge College. In a recent conversation with JFY’s Executive Director Gary Kaplan, they discussed the latest developments in artificial
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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Artificial Intelligence: A Threat in the Classroom or a Tool to Embrace? with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham This month’s podcast features Michael B. Horn, a writer and speaker who advocates for the transformation of education through innovation to improve the learning and the lives of all students. In this
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
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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