The state education board is advancing a replacement for MCAS standardized testing requirements mandating students complete certain courses before graduation – but also elected to consider adding an option to take MCAS as an alternative.
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AP scores: Massachusetts students notch highest passing rate in nation for fourth year
One-third of Massachusetts public school grads in 2024 passed at least one AP exam, College Board announced Wednesday, making the state the top percentage in the country once again.
Trahan co-files bicameral bill to strengthen Title IX
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan joined a group of congressional Democrats this week in refiling a bill aimed at strengthening Title IX protections for K-12 and college athletes.
Massachusetts education test scores back to top in the nation, but still behind pre-pandemic
Massachusetts’s students are back to being the top in the U.S. for all categories in a test known as the “Nation’s Report Card” — but still remain well behind the state’s pre-pandemic scores.
Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell releases guidance for schools on federal deportation efforts
In light of new policies under the Trump administration allowing ICE agents to make arrests within schools, the Massachusetts AG released guidance for the state’s schools to protect all students’ right to a free public education.
Massachusetts school superintendents’ group severs ties with MassCUE in wake of controversial conference
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents has severed ties with Massachusetts Computer Using Educators, the Herald has learned. Meanwhile, MassCUE has placed its exec director on paid leave and is pausing operations.
