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Why have MCAS scores dropped in Massachusetts?
BOSTON - Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.Promoting literacy education"We know what part of the problem is, where we see the biggest challenge on the MCAS, particularly our younger students, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, is in the space of literacy," said state Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler. "Right now, less than half of third graders are performing at proficient or above on the MCAS [in English Language Arts]."The state has launched a $20 million initiative to...
Question 2: What to know about removing the MCAS graduation requirement
Question 2 would remove the graduation requirement to pass the MCAS. Students would still take the test, but their diploma would hinge instead on their district's graduation standards. Voters will decide if Massachusetts high schoolers should be required to pass the MCAS to graduate as one of the November election’s...
Check out the weekend's Fantastic Five high school sports performances from MetroWest
Even on the days with no class, our Fantastic Five high school athletes played with it. They created goals in bunches and blazed a trail along the course. Here's the top performances from the weekend: Blaire Brennan, Lincoln-Sudbury field hockey ...
Medway High junior sings national anthem ahead of New England Revolution soccer match
MEDWAY — Meghan Kealey was initially unsure about following through with auditioning for a chance to sing the national anthem at a New England Revolution soccer match. She's glad she gave it a go. "I was unsure about doing the audition at first, but I am so happy that I did," Kealey said in...
Scrapping MCAS would be irresponsible
MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS are being asked this fall whether or not a passing score on MCAS should continue to be a requirement for high school graduation. If you believe, as I do, that MCAS has served our students and schools extremely well over the years, you should vote no on Question 2.
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