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As schools close,
@WGBH
@WGBH_edu
,
@WGBY
, w.
@massgovernor
&
@MASchoolsK12
, will supplement district efforts through distance learning via TV & dig. platforms. Our aim is to reach as many students & caregivers as possible. Watch this space for details. For now, see
@pbsteachers
.
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PRESS RELEASE Education Commissioner to Ask Board for Authority to Mandate Masks in Public Schools to Provide Time to Increase Vaccinations -
#MaEdu
#COVID19MA
@MassEducation
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PRESS RELEASE Statewide School Mask Requirement Will Be Lifted February 28 -
#MaEdu
#COVID19MA
@MassEducation
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PRESS RELEASE Department of Elementary and Secondary Education distributing 200,000 COVID-19 rapid tests to schools -
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We lost a champion for students today. Thank you, Commissioner Chester, for all your work.
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Congratulations to Jennifer Hedrington, the 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!
#MaEdu
#MATOY21
#NTOY21
@MaldenPublic
@MassEducation
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School meals are free for ALL STUDENTS this year! Help keep school kitchens humming and grab a school meal.
@MassEducation
@massupt
#MaEdu
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PRESS RELEASE - DESE Releases Initial Back-to-School Guidance -
#MAEdu
#COVID19MA
@JeffreyCRiley
@MassEducation
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We have new
#history
and
#socialscience
curriculum frameworks! Thank you to all the educators who worked on these!
#maedu
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Thank you to everyone who celebrated Cmsr Chester's life today! His work lives on through all of us.
#maedu
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Nothing we do would be possible without
#aMAzingeducators
. Welcome back, everyone!
@JeffreyCRiley
#teachers
#maedu
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Keep our school cafeterias humming! School meals are free for ALL STUDENTS this year!
#MaEdu
@Meals4KidsMA
@MassEducation
@massupt
@JeffreyCRiley
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We have published a new resource supporting the intersection of SEL and Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Who said
#MAHistoryCivics
isn’t exciting? Thanks to all of our participants for an amazing day!
#LeadingTheNation
#SBLchatMA
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#financialliteracy
is an important part of preparing students for life after graduation. DESE is supporting this important work across grades K-12 through a grant opportunity for districts - learn more and apply today:
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#Mass
school districts will submit their fall reopening plans through a 2-step process 📑 :basic model by 7/31, detailed plan by 8/10. Parents can expect to learn more about their child’s school year through the second, comprehensive plan. (More details: )
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It's Teacher Appreciation Day (and week)! Many, many thanks to all the
#aMAzingeducators
who are staying connected to their students and leading
#remotelearning
.
#MAEdu
@TheTeacherCoLab
@MassEducation
@JeffreyCRiley
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Grant assistance for paraprofessionals seeking to earn their degrees and become teachers. Deadline is June 1, 2018
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We stand in solidarity with those who are mourning and the entire AAPI community. DESE condemns racially based discrimination and hate-fueled attacks. We will work to make MA schools safe places where people of ALL backgrounds are welcomed, valued, and supported.
#StopAAPIHate
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PRESS RELEASE DESE Commissioner Extends Mask Requirement in Schools to 2/28/22 -
#MaEdu
#COVID19MA
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Happy
#SchoolPrincipalsDay
to the amazing administrators who lead the Commonwealth's 1,800+ schools! Thank you for all you do!
#maedu
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We’re thrilled to announce that De’Shawn Washington is the 2024 MA Teacher of the Year!
@SchoolHastings
#lexington
@MassEducation
@CCSSO
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Congratulations to the four 2024
#Mass
Teacher of the Year finalists: Maggie Hillman
#RoxPrep
, Katie Lee Mansfield
@FHSFlyers
, Luisa Sparrow
@SharksBps
, & De’Shawn Washington
@SchoolHastings
!
#MaEdu
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#RoxPrep
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We're very exited to announce the semifinalists for 2022
#Massachusetts
Teacher of the Year!
#MaEdu
@FalmouthPS
@iTeachOwls
@BostonSchools
@ARPSMa
#Pittsfield
@newton_ps
@cambridge_cpsd
@WitchcraftElem1
@arlingtonmagov
@Super_GPS
#Newton
#aMAzingEducators
@MassEducation
#MATOY
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MA Guidebook for Inclusive Practice updated w job-embedded PD planning guide, communicating about inclusion, & more
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All means all in
#Mass
schools, irrespective of race, gender, religion, sex'l orient., disability, & immigration.
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It is with great sadness that we announce Commissioner Chester passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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We couldn't be happier for
@SydneyChaffee
, our first ever Nat'l Teacher of the Year!
#maedu
#NTOY
@codmanacademy
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the thousands of
#aMAzingeducators
in
#Massachusetts
schools! Thank you for everything you do, especially this year! ❤️🍎
#MaEdu
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Congratulations to Takeru Nagayoshi, 2020 Mass.
#Teacher
of the Year!
#maedu
#MATOY20
@NBPublicSchools
@masseducation
#ELA
#AdvancedPlacement
@EdRedesignLab
@TFAMass
@TeachPlusMA
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EdReports board member
@SonjaSantelises
says we need to shift the discussion from "‘These kids aren’t ready for this level’ to ‘This is the content – how can we make it more accessible?'"
High-quality curriculum supports that shift!
#CurriculumMattersMA
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PRESS RELEASE Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Releases Fall 2021 COVID-19 Guidance for Districts and Schools -
#MaEdu
#COVID19MA
@MassDPH
@MassEducation
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This crowd at East Bridgewater Jr/Sr High just found out that one of their teachers is the 2019 MA Teacher of the Year!
#maedu
#LeadingtheNation
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We're so proud of you,
@SydneyChaffee
! Congrats on being National Teacher of the Year!
@CCSSO
#maedu
@MassEducation
@
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It's
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
! THANK YOU to all the hardworking school nutrition professionals keeping kids healthy during
#COVD19MA
. Know a School Lunch Hero who deserves a shout-out? Share a photo, & don't forget to tag us!
#MAEdu
@DTA_Listens
@MassEducation
@Meals4KidsMA
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"Put simply, the more you know about a topic, the easier it is to read a text, understand it, and retain the information."
Reading researchers share valuable reading comprehension insights for K–12 educators:
#CurriculumMattersMA
#MaEdu
#literacy
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Kicking off the last day of the 2018 Civics Institute with a group-wide cha-cha slide!
#MAHistoryCivics
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PRESS RELEASE Massachusetts Students Lead Nation in Advanced Placement Success for Second Year -
#maedu
#LeadingtheNation
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Commissioner's Weekly Update 6 8 20 - Student Team Building Opportunity with Commissioner, Guidance on
#SummerSchool
, Safety Supplies, and
#SpecialEd
-
#MAEdu
#Classof20MA
@WMHSTanners
#PEBT
@DTAListens
@MassEducation
@WGBH
#Teachers
#Principals
#CTE
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Our FAQ answers many of questions about fall reopening plans and our health & safety guidance:
#MAEdu
#COVID19MA
#Fall2020
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Kudos to the
@BillericaPS
school lunch heroes and everyone else who helps feed kids, even when school is closed!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
#MAEdu
@Meals4KidsMA
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We’re so proud to have De’Shawn Washington as 2024 MA Teacher of the Year. Here he is on his way to CA yesterday to meet with teachers of the year from across the country!
#Maedu
#NTOY24
@SchoolHastings
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As we remember
#Sept11
, we'd like to thank all the first responders who keep our schools and communities safe every day and all the teachers who will help ensure we
#NeverForget
.
#Honor911
#maedu
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Massachusetts Guiding Principles for History and Social Science and the Practice Standards for Research & Inquiry-based Learning
#MAHistoryCivics
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#Mass
#teachers
: Use
#RemoteLearningMA
to join
@MASchoolsK12
and
@tk_nagayoshi
for a live chat on
#RemoteLearning
and connecting with
#students
during
#COVID19MA
at 7pm EST Monday, 5/18
@TheTeacherCoLab
@Mass_IDEAS
@teachplusMA
@PFToner
@mb_neagle
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We believe ALL kids can learn to read and write when provided evidence-based instruction. That’s why we’re so excited about
#MassLiteracy
. Check it out:
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Commissioner's Weekly Update 7 27 20 - Add'l Staff Training Days, Latest Guidance, Transitioning Young Children Back to School -
#MAEdu
#COVID19MA
@UxbHSPrincipal
#teachers
#transportation
#facilities
#ArtsEd
#PhysicalEducation
#RemoteLearning
#EarlyEd
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This week and every week, thank you to the
#aMAzingEducators
of
#Massachusetts
!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
#MaEdu
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Summer=no school lunch. Need help? Find your local meal site here:
#maedu
@Meals4KidsMA
@projectbread
Please retweet!
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"Early Literacy Lessons with
@ehanford
" was one of the most-watched webinars of our
#MassLiteracy
Learning Series.
The recording offers lots of professional learning for elementary educators:
#CurriculumMattersMA
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Please help us recognize some of the
#aMAzingEducators
in
#Mass
! Encourage a
#teacher
from your district to apply for MA Teacher of the Year by 2/14!
#MAEdu
@MA_StuCo
@MassEducation
@MASCSchoolComm
@massupt
@massteacher
@AFTMass
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Happy to say another of our Jeffs got a standing ovation today, too. Thank you for your months as acting commissioner,
#JeffWulfson
!
#maedu
#LeadingTheNation
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One year after Commissioner Chester’s death, we presented an award in his name to
@RDJohnston101
. A fitting tribute.
#maedu
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Congrats, class of '16
#AP
students & teachers! You made
#Mass
#1
!
#maedu
@MassInsightEdu
@CollegeBoard
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Commissioner's Weekly Update 6 1 20 - Preparing for Summer Programs,
#MentalHealth
Opportunity, Supporting the Whole Child -
#MAEdu
@MassEarlyEdCare
@HopedaleJSHS
#ClassOf20MA
@MassSMHC
#COVID19MA
#MTEL
#teachers
#CharterSchools
#CTE
#NTOY20
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For the 4th year in a row,
#Massachusetts
is listed first in the nation in "Quality Counts" report on state
#education
systems:
#maedu
#LeadingtheNation
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Unprecedented times call for innovation. Join 2020
#Mass
#Teacher
of the Year
@tk_nagayoshi
and
@MASchoolsK12
for a discussion on remote learning in MA at 7 p.m. Mon., 5/18. Join in and follow along at
#RemoteLearningMA
.
#MAEdu
#MATOY20
@MsPekarcik
@MisterSci
@MaryMargaretMa8
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Our thoughts are with everyone in the
#MerrimackValley
today, particularly
@LPS_Education
. We hope to see
#Lawrence
@AndoverPS
and North Andover Public Schools open again soon, and we’re grateful to the schools that have helped shelter people in this crisis.
#maedu
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#RemoteLearningMA
Overwhelmed by all the great conversations tonight. Thank you for sharing your work, wisdom, and wit,
#Mass
#teachers
! We're so grateful for all the work you put in every day.
#MAedu
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.
@JeffreyCRiley
joined Western Mass educators & legislators to announce rural school aid today. Thanks for hosting the event, Wahconah!
@LaurieCasna
#maedu
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This last standing O? It’s for the incomparable Priscila Haro, an 8th grader from Revere who honored us with a spoken word performance.
#LeadingtheNation
@RPS_Super
#maedu
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Great
#teachers
make great
#schools
! Go to to see the video, and visit to help us celebrate
#Mass
#educators
!
#maedu
@JeffreyCRiley
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Congrats to Teacher of the Year Finalists who was honored today at the MA State House
#maedu
#aMAzingEducators
Marissa Gumas
@mrsgumas
@Memorial_Natick
Jenney Pascarelli
@jepascarelli
@Memorial_Natick
with Commissioner
@JeffreyCRiley
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The Grants for Leading Organizations for Bilingual Education (GLOBE) project aims to cultivate “grow your own” bilingual education hubs. Kudos to
#Amherst
@BostonSchools
@BrocktonSchools
@HPSHOLYOKE
#Lynn
&
@worcesterpublic
, the Bilingual Educations Hubs for ‘19-20!
#MAEdu
#ELLs
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ICYMI: Congratulations to the semifinalists for 2022
#Mass
Teacher of the Year!
#MaEdu
@FalmouthPS
@iTeachOwls
@BostonSchools
@ARPSMa
#Pittsfield
@newton_ps
@cambridge_cpsd
@WitchcraftElem1
@SalemSchoolsk12
@arlingtonmagov
@Super_GPS
#Newton
#aMAzingEducators
@MassEducation
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Pleased to honor an exceptional educator, Takeru Nagayoshi, as the 2020 MA Teacher of the Year!
#MAEdu
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The Department has published a new policy brief on educational equity. Read it here
#MAEquity
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.
@JeffreyCRiley
is at
@BristolAggie
today learning about animals, drones, trees, machinery and more!
#maedu
#notyouraveragehighschool
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We're proud to announce that
#Mass
Students Lead Nation in
#AdvancedPlacement
Success for 4th Consecutive Year -
#MAEdu
@MassEducation
@APforStudents
@MassInsightEdu
@TK_Nagayoshi
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We appreciate the buzz about our
#MassLiteracy
resources.
Have you checked out this collection of research and insight from
@nellkduke
,
@SoniaCabell
,
@DTWillingham
,
@Kathy_Rastle
, and more?
#CurriculumMattersMA
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Congratulations to Jennifer Gordon
@missjennifergee
Librarian who was honored Milken Award at todays 2019 Celebration Honoring Excellence In Teaching at the MA State House
#MAEdu
#AMAzingEducators
@bbcps
with Commissioner
@JeffreyCRiley
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Thank you,
@JohnKingatED
, for listening to stdts, educators & partners at
#MildredAve
today!
@BostonSchools
#maedu
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Congratulations to Mass 2023
#History
Teacher of the Year
@jessica_lander
from
@LowellPSD
and to our finalists, Rachel Williams-Giordano from
@CRLStweets
and
@jennystaysniak
from
@TheLSRHS
!
#MaEdu
@MassEducation
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After just half a year of work with
@HeggertyPA
,
@PentucketRSD
saw DIBELS phonemic segmentation scores in kindergarten go from 70% to 93%!
@pentucketteach
explains:
#CurriculumMattersMA
#MassLiteracy
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The
#Mass
#PAEMST
winners in DC!
@wallaby213
@jamilsid312
@BostLatinSchool
@HInclusion
#maedu
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And a very special thanks to 2020 Mass. Teacher of the Year
@tk_nagayoshi
for hosting tonight's chat! This wouldn't have happened without you!
#RemoteLearningMA
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Teachers no longer need to Google for resources now that
@SpringfieldK12
has
#iReady
.
Sarah Truoiolo says that high-quality curriculum has "helped our educators to continue to grow themselves in their content knowledge, but also regarding pedagogy."
#CurriculumMattersMA
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Our fav of the
#aMAzingeducators
submissions about Dennis Frates of
@OldColonyRVTHS
: "In shop, we are like a family, & all of his students call him "Vavo" (grandpa), & he is...like the shop grandpa. When you need him, he's...there & never lets you give up..."
#maedu
#automotive
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