Mass. Association of School Committees
As districts prepare to decide whether to administer the traditional MCAS or newly developed PARCC assessments this coming spring, many parents are considering the prospect of “opting out†of the test for their children. To assist school leaders in making their decision and presenting parents with their options, MASC has prepared the following advisory on the PARCC/MCAS debate and an “opt-out†checklist of issues that parents and districts might consider.
Education advocacy is one of a school committee member’s most powerful, and critical, roles. You are the link between the
On July 19, 2010, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law “An Act Relative to Safety Regulations for School Athletic Programs.â€
Invitation and application to apply for the 2011 Past President’s Scholarship is now available. Application deadline: April 22, 2011.
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