As we observe Veterans Day, we honor those who have served — and the families who carry their stories forward. In this encore post, JFYNetWorks staff share personal reflections on the veterans in their lives and the values their service inspires Veterans on Both Sides Cathie Maglio My family, on both
MassCUE conference shows where ed tech is heading by Greg Cunningham JFYNetWorks was once again a strong participant at the 2025 MassCUE conference at Gillette Stadium October 15 and 16. With over 2000 educators and vendors attending, Foxborough was the place to be for anyone interested in the rapidly evolving
What the Numbers Still Tell Us by Joan Reissman The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) has been central to school, district and student accountability since 1998. In 2024, a referendum ended the requirement that students pass 10th grade MCAS exams to earn a high school diploma. But though no longer
JFYNetWorks is thrilled to announce our participation in the MassCUE Fall Conference, happening October 15–16 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. This premier New England ed-tech convening will unite educators, technologists, and innovators for two days of immersive learning, and JFYNetWorks will be at the heart of it. Spotlight on JFYNetWorks
NAEP scores decline; JFY can help By Greg Cunningham History can be made by a landmark event that is celebrated for years, decades, even centuries. But the historic scores reported last week by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) won’t be celebrated. NAEP reported historic low scores in math
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,
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