with Gary Kaplan, narrated by Greg Cunningham Hubie Jones helped shape Boston’s social landscape. A personal account. This month, JFYNetWorks will take the opportunity to expand on some of the history that Hubie Jones shared with our listeners when he was a guest for three JFYNet podcasts last year. [Podcast
by Joan Reissman A longstanding argument that misses the point Teaching to grade level standards has become a very controversial topic. That’s because many people take a simplistic view, while others complicate and confuse the issue. In this essay I’ll explore the most prevalent confusion: the difference between grade level
by Eileen Wedegartner How far have we come? How far do we still have to go? The United States of America is anchored in the belief that every citizen stands equal before the law. This foundation, that America is a land where aspirations can become a reality for anyone, has
by Gary Kaplan | Labor Day 2023 AI disruption of working patterns is reaching into schools Ever since the Bronze Age invention of the wheel, technological advance has disrupted patterns of human labor. Manual carriers of cargo were displaced by pullers of wheeled carts. Then oxen and horses displaced the
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham David P. Driscoll, former Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts, responds to the MCAS chatter and more. [Podcast Part 2] AUGUST 2023 PODCAST — Our podcast this month features part two of our conversation with former Commissioner of Education David Driscoll. His 49-year career in
by Gary Kaplan Blended academic support helps teachers focus and differentiate, raise achievement and close gaps As we move into the new school year, the pandemic still casts its shadow over our classrooms. Media articles and academic reports stretching back to the spring of 2020 have documented the efforts of
by Greg Cunningham Social messaging in blockbuster pink My first Barbie experience was in college working at my local suburban McDonald’s during winter and summer breaks. One summer featured a Happy Meal promotion where customers could choose either a Barbie (about half the normal retail size) or a Hot Wheels
by Cathie Maglio It’s not just academic Last week, my colleague Joan Reisman wrote a blog post about the importance of reading in school and on the MCAS. Today I would like to look at reading from a different perspective: reading for sheer joy and pleasure. The idea for this
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham David P. Driscoll, former Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts, responds to: ‘Is it time to reconsider the Education Reform Act?’. [Podcast] JULY 2023 PODCAST — This month’s podcast features David P. Driscoll, who served as the 22nd commissioner of education in the Commonwealth of
Tips and Tricks for Summer Reading by Joan Reissman There has been a lot of talk about learning loss, and now that summer is here, parents are concerned about the summer slide. How much do students really lose during the summer? What can we do about it? What are some
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