Are Massachusetts High School Kids Giving Maximum Effort on MCAS Tests?Are Massachusetts High School Kids Giving Maximum Effort on MCAS Tests?Now that the MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement in Massachusetts, are high school students still giving the test their best effort?Michael RockMichael Rock
The MCAS Is Failing Our Students [OPINION]The MCAS Is Failing Our Students [OPINION]Rep. Jim Hawkins joined Marcus Ferro to discuss his legislation for a much-needed overhaul of how much Massachusetts depends on MCAS testing.Marcus FerroMarcus Ferro
Time to Overhaul the Massachusetts MCAS Exam [OPINION]Time to Overhaul the Massachusetts MCAS Exam [OPINION]Perhaps too much is riding on the MCAS test results and it's time to move in a new direction for Massachusetts schoolchildren.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Ready or Not, Here Comes the MCAS [OPINION]Ready or Not, Here Comes the MCAS [OPINION]The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeff Riley, is considering some form of take-home MCAS test in the spring.Barry RichardBarry Richard
State Sustains Pressure on Districts to Have Kids in ClassroomsState Sustains Pressure on Districts to Have Kids in ClassroomsSecretary: 'Increasingly Clear' Virus Isn't Widespread at SchoolsState House News ServiceState House News Service
Plan: Sophomores Could Take MCAS as JuniorsPlan: Sophomores Could Take MCAS as JuniorsTo make up for coronavirus derailments, 10th graders would take the test this winter as 11th graders.State House News ServiceState House News Service
Mass. Waives MCAS Requirements as Pandemic Upends School YearMass. Waives MCAS Requirements as Pandemic Upends School YearThe state Legislature passed the bill Thursday and it went straight to Governor Baker's desk. Mary SerrezeMary Serreze
Global Learning Charter Makes Noteworthy Gains on 2019 MCAS TestGlobal Learning Charter Makes Noteworthy Gains on 2019 MCAS TestGlobal Learning Charter Public School made noteworthy gains on the 2019 MCAS test with improvements in ELA and math for both the middle school and high school. Tim DunnTim Dunn
New Bedford Shows Growth as MCAS Results Released by State New Bedford Shows Growth as MCAS Results Released by State The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the 2019 Accountability Data and MCAS results. Tim DunnTim Dunn
School Recess? What an Idea! [OPINION]School Recess? What an Idea! [OPINION]Who knew that recess would help our kids to focus?Barry RichardBarry Richard