The White Elephants in the Room The first day of school is not just a milestone for students, but for teachers as well. While an administrator once told me a successful first day for students is to, “…get them in, feed them lunch, and get them on the correct bus
Is Intelligence Artificial or Human? by Gary Kaplan Frank Foster was a math teacher. A veteran math teacher. Closing in on 30 years, he was counting the class periods until retirement. The last thing he needed was a new instructional fad. We were demonstrating our JFYNet computer-based math instruction at
JFYNetWorks at MAVA 2025 by Michael Mino Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is already reshaping industries central to vocational education, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, IT, design and media. AI is becoming an everyday tool in these sectors, changing how work gets done, and demanding workers with
How to Assess Knowledge by Gary Kaplan The earliest record of knowledge assessment we have is from Socrates, who according to legend said, “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” Exactly what MCAS achievement level this would correspond to,
by Gary Kaplan Memorial Day is a legacy of the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, its precise origins are somewhat cloudy. The generally accepted inaugural celebration took place casually on June 3, 1861, when a group of ladies decorated the graves of confederate soldiers at a cemetery in Warrenton,
Schools Need Help with AI Policy & Practice by Michael Mino It’s hard to believe that only three years ago the world had not heard of ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot, Claude or any other form of AI. Fast forward to today: 122 million people use ChatGPT daily, with Google and Microsoft
A Helpful Partner in the Classroom by Eileen Wedegartner Teaching writing is uniquely rewarding. It offers a front-row seat as students discover their voices, shape ideas, and grow as thoughtful communicators and critical thinkers. Yet providing detailed, actionable feedback on student essays can be overwhelming—especially with large class sizes, varied
Tools and training to help teachers cope by Michael Mino An overwhelming majority of teachers (96%) believe AI will become an intrinsic part of education within the next decade. Yet even more (97%) lack the necessary resources to integrate AI and other technologies into their preparation or instructional practice. Less
6 Math Standards Can Make The Difference by Joan Reissman What’s the best way to prepare for MCAS? Practice and review, of course.Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice are tried and true methods to strengthen skills and build knowledge, regardless of test
Red Sox embark on a season defined by resilience and the enduring spirit of baseball. by Greg Cunningham In the movie The Shawshank Redemption, Red, a prisoner who has spent most of his life in incarcerated, tells Andy, a newly arrived inmate, “Hope is a dangerous thing.” According to Red,
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