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
by Paula Paris Quock Walker’s Journey to Emancipation “We can lift up the legacy of Quock Walker and the many other pioneering forces behind the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts; and we can use his fight as inspiration as we work towards a more just and equitable Commonwealth.” — Senator Cindy
by Paula Paris Juneteenth begins a three-part celebration “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 This year on June 19 all 50 United States observed Juneteenth as a federal
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham Transforming traditional 20th century classes into state of the art 21st Century Skills programs This month’s podcast features Michael Mino, founder of MM Development Services, a provider of innovative education development services to schools and classrooms. With his over 25 years of experience
by Greg Cunningham Grade-level skills help students raise achievement, close gaps. No cost to schools. There has been much discussion of standardized testing lately with opponents and proponents making their cases loudly online, in print, and in person at the State House. The discussion has been going on in Massachusetts
Raising Achievement Closing Gaps The pandemic that began in March 2020 disrupted education for the rest of that year and most of the following two years. Estimates of lost learning during those years range from 3 years up. Massachusetts Commissioner Jeff Riley forecast a recovery period of five years. But some
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