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
Brought to you by JFYNetWorks and DESE JFYNetWorks offers schools and districts an opportunity to provide high school students with standards-aligned online math and ELA instruction through a special initiative with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (announced in Commissioner Riley’s March 1 Weekly Update). The goal of this
A gifted teacher shows how it’s done by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist One of my favorite classes is the Grade 10 Level 1 English Learners class at East Boston High School taught by Meredith Hubbell. I am amazed at the strategies Meredith has developed to help students build their
The teachers’ job by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist The job of the English teacher is to ensure that students can read a complex text with comprehension and formulate ideas about it orally and in writing. Teachers often walk a fine line between imparting their own views and facilitating an
I am always amazed that students ever make it to class on time! by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist Navigating the corridors of a high school during the changing of classes is a challenge. I’d rather drive on the expressway in rush hour. Students move in packs down the middle
Creating a diverse and dynamic learning environment by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist When I first saw the job title “Blended Learning Specialist” I pictured a culinary instructor in an apron demonstrating how to make smoothies in a food processor. “Two scoops of ice, one cup of blueberries, a banana,
New twists and how not to get tangled up by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist There has been a lot of discussion about the new MCAS 2.0 test. Parents and teachers are wondering how they can help students build the skills they need to succeed. The biggest difference is that
Reaching and teaching the hyperlinked student by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist I recently had a conversation with one of the teachers I work with about a course she is teaching this year. The content is intriguing, relevant and full of rigor. It has to do with social media, networking,
Two disciplines with a common purpose by Cathie Maglio, blended learning specialist Ever since fifth grade I wanted to be a math teacher. I fell in love with the subject at that point and never wavered from it. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in math, I knew I
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