by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist ’No more pencils no more books, No more teacher’s …’ It’s July and I’m hearing the Alice Cooper song “School’s Out for Summer! “ in my head. I’ve finished up my work in the schools for the year. Tenth graders took their MCAS tests
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist Many students don’t understand the connection between Accuplacer scores and their immediate future. They may not see any connection until they meet with an admissions counselor and find out how many remedial courses they have to take. Although some community colleges are now waiving
by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist For English Language Learners (ELL), mastering English is the key to success in all subjects. When we teach students who are struggling with math, we must take into account their skill level in English as well. This presents challenges in the blended learning classroom,
Congratulations to these all of the JFYNet Partner Schools… it has been our honor to help you on your way. East Boston HS Valedictorian Ooviya Sathiyamoorthy’s 2018 Valedictory Address I hope as my name-Ooviya-means “portrait” that you carry your names with awareness and respect for who you all are, because
by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist By now you’ve surely seen them, heard them, admired them. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have been vocal, organized and poised when facing adulation or opposition. Their public speaking has been so good they’ve been accused of being
by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist It’s springtime, when students check their email and mailboxes for those letters from colleges. Everyone knows a thick packet means acceptance and a letter-size envelope means rejection. The wait is fraught.
BOSTON, JUNE 01, 2018 – JFYNetWorks is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100” program. The Boston-based organization was chosen from a total of 597 applicants through a competitive review process. Cummings Foundation has announced a total of $20 million
Sometimes We Need to Be Reminded… … that our schools are full of great kids, hard-working and creative teachers, overworked and underappreciated administrators, and effective programs. Read more about some of these outstanding people, schools and communities in our series: Spotlighting JFYNetWorks Partner Schools… May 2018 edition.
by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist One Student’s Brave Journey As a Blended Learning Specialist with JFYNetWorks, I have met many students. It’s the best part of my job– meeting people and helping them succeed. I enjoy working with all students, but some naturally stand out. Selamawit Balcha is one
by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist Embracing techniques serving student success Nothing can take the place of a teacher in a classroom. Nothing can supplant the role of the person who designs a lesson in which there is time to activate prior knowledge, impart new information, model how to use
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