By Joan Reissman Of the four MCAS science tests, most students choose Biology In three weeks, Massachusetts students will be taking the new Next Generation MCAS 2.0 science tests for the first time. The last administration of the old Legacy MCAS Biology test was in February. That was the last
by Cathie Maglio The Cruelest Month… But Fear Not April isn’t the cruelest month in Massachusetts—it’s May. Every May, fear strikes deep into the hearts of 10th graders as the math MCAS looms on the calendar. The test measures skills in four areas: Algebra and Functions, Geometry, Number and Quantity,
by Eileen Wedegartner Enhanced academic and guidance support develops self-confidence “Miss, why do you do this?” Alyssa asked. “Why do you help? What brought you here? Like how did you decide to work with kids at all?” I looked at her contemplatively and said, “Because I believe in this. I
Narrated by Greg Cunningham The link between history, literature, and our world view
The below letter to the editor responds to the latest of many criticisms leveled at the Boston Public Schools. Most of the criticism focuses on leadership, especially on the superintendent. But the superintendent is not the only factor in the functioning of the 46,000-student district. The central office directory lists
by Joan Reissman, MCAS Maven Free MCAS Review from JFYNetWorks The 10th grade math MCAS begins May 17, just 4 ½ weeks away. And one of those weeks is April vacation. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it’s not too late to review the necessary material to
by Joan Reissman New Standards, Old Formats JFY strategies help students succeed MCAS is back and the 10th grade math test will be here before we know it. JFYNetWorks has been helping prepare students for MCAS tests for two decades. Working on the curriculum standards throughout the year is the
by Gary Kaplan Board of Education reinstates accountability system MCAS is back. And JFY can help. JFY has helped students succeed on MCAS since the test was first given in 1998. Our signature early success was in 2000-2001, when we helped the lowest-scoring school in Boston raise its passing rate
by Greg Cunningham The influence of high school speech competition on Ketanji Brown Jackson High school speech and debate is one of the best kept secrets in American education. Most people have no idea that from late September until April or May, on just about every Saturday morning, thousands of
Isa Zimmerman Shares Her View Our March podcast features Isa Zimmerman, the principal of IKZ Advisors, LLC, where she serves as a resource for people in Massachusetts and around the world who are interested in STEM education. She served two terms on Governor Deval Patrick’s STEM Advisory Council and is
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