6 Math Standards Can Make The Difference by Joan Reissman 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
JFY helps schools adapt with proven methodology by Gary Kaplan Navigating Uncertainty Even before the assault on the US Department of Education, the field was in turmoil. Test scores have been declining for several years on international, national and state tests, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. In Massachusetts, MCAS
by Gary Kaplan MCAS: Still Relevant, Still Important Massachusetts students no longer need to pass the 10th-grade MCAS to graduate. Does that make MCAS irrelevant? Absolutely not. Though the graduation rule have changed, MCAS tests are still a vital resource for students, schools, parents and our entire education system. Why
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
JFY’s history with East Boston High by Gary Kaplan Last Thursday’s Boston Globe reported on a ceremony that took place the day before at the Westin Copley Place. It was the annual School on the Move award celebration sponsored by the education funder EdVestors. Every year, EdVestors holds a competition
by Joan Reissman A longstanding argument that misses the point Teaching to grade level standards has become a very controversial topic. That’s because many people take a simplistic view, while others complicate and confuse the issue. In this essay I’ll explore the most prevalent confusion: the difference between grade level
with Gary Kaplan, introduction by Greg Cunningham David P. Driscoll, former Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts, responds to the MCAS chatter and more. [Podcast Part 2] AUGUST 2023 PODCAST — Our podcast this month features part two of our conversation with former Commissioner of Education David Driscoll. His 49-year career in
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
By Joan Reissman TIP: Cover standards that have been on previous tests Students need to pass the 10th grade MCAS tests in order to graduate. Test preparation is not a substitute for long-term cumulative learning; but review and practice is a tried and true way to refresh and strengthen skills
by Cathie Maglio Close collaboration sweetened by cookies When I read the Boston Globe article about East Boston High School I felt a rush of pride and a burst of memories. The memories ranged back seven years, the length of time I have been working at East Boston High as
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