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Kevin McCaskill, Brockton HS Principal
- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

Kevin McCaskill, NEW Brockton HS Principal, Podcast Highlights

with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham The Lore of Brockton High School, Faith in the Team, and Trust This podcast features highlights from our April edition, featuring Brockton High School principal Kevin McCaskill, who began  his tenure in Brockton at the start of 2024.  Described at the time as,

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First Day of School. The Anticipation and Anxiety.
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

The First Day  

by Greg Cunningham Anticipation and Anxiety Maybe it was the new outfit or the new shoes. Or the anticipation of meeting new friends and reuniting with old ones. Maybe it was the ritual of standing on the front steps early that morning posing for the iconic picture.  Whatever it was,

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JFY AI Writing Assessment Tool
- Authored by: Michael Mino

AI Writing Assessment

by Michael Mino Teachers at the Center JFYNetWorks (JFY) has been in the forefront of education  innovation  for four decades  through its embrace of emerging technologies in the development of blended learning.  The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises a new wave of change that may be more transformative

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JFYNetWorks brings Technology into Education
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Shaping the Future

by Joan Reissman JFYNetWorks brings Technology into Education MANY HATS JFYNetWorks  has worn many hats in its 48 years of operation, from job training to adult literacy to blended learning.  In an ever-evolving educational landscape, our timely adaptations have kept us relevant and impactful. Our modus operandi is the  integration

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Boston Busing, 50th Anniversary, personal insights
- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

Busing in the Boston Public Schools, 50th Anniversary

In their Own Words: Paula Paris, Lew Finfer, and Hubie Jones This September will mark the 50th anniversary of Judge Arthur Garrity’s decision to implement busing in the Boston Public Schools as a strategy to desegregate the school system.  This past year, JFYNetWorks has featured three individuals who have had

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Kevin McCaskill, Brockton High School
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McCaskill Weaves a new Tapestry in Brockton

New principal, new narrative Brockton High School has been in the news lately more than any other school in the Commonwealth. Much of the coverage has been less than positive. But the story of the state’s  largest high school– 3500 students, more than many districts—is not a single narrative. It

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We Wish You a Jubilant Juneteenth
- Authored by: Paula Paris

We Wish You a Jubilant Juneteenth

“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 A What is this Juneteenth and what does it mean? The name is a descriptive contraction of June nineteenth, a significant day

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The Double Value of Tutoring
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

The Double Value of Tutoring

by Greg Cunningham How I learned that one on one makes more than two As an English major in college, I was often sought after by my friends.  Any time they had an essay due, there would be a knock on my dorm room door.  A friend would be waiting,

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Audrey Schindler, EBHS
- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

Audrey Schindler, Director of ELA and Humanities, EBHS Joins JFY Podcast

with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham Dramatic Academic Progress for East Boston HS – Future with AI Tools This month’s podcast features a preview of a collaborative presentation to take place at the MassCue Convention on May 31st and June 1st at Polar Park in Worcester.  Audrey Schindler, East Boston High

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The Long and Short of MCAS Review, 11 math standards make the difference
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

The Long and Short of MCAS Review

by Joan Reissman 11 math standards make the difference 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

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