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
‘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
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,
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
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
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
Boston embraces his enduring presence by Paula Paris Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, is revered for his faith-based non-violent efforts to combat and dismantle racial segregation and discrimination in this country. Embedded in his quest for equity was a deeply held belief in the power of
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