arts, college for all?, education aid, independent learning, policies and programs, special education, structural reforms
The Office of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino hosted a legislative briefing this morning to update legislators and staff on the development of a new student assignment and school choice plan for the Boston Public Schools. As part of an effort to explore new methods of student assignment in the Boston Public Schools, an External Advisory Committee was …
Continue reading “Upcoming Meetings on Boston School Choice”
If you read Jamie Gass’ articles in the Herald and other newspapers, he articulates better than I the desperate need for requiring government/civics and an MCAS test. Jamie is at the Pioneer Institute
Several years of legislative effort for me culminated on January 3 when Governor Patrick signed legislation authorizing online public schools. I’m grateful for the able leadership of two successive chairs of the Education Committee, Rep. Marty Walz and Rep. Alice Peisch.
What do you think about the newly-passed law creating Commonwealth virtual schools? Read more about it here.
On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Governor Patrick signed into law An Act establishing commonwealth virtual schools. Senator Brownsberger prioritized this legislation last session and worked collaboratively with his colleagues in the House and Senate to draft the bill signed by the Governor last week.
The cost of college is out of hand! Please note: This provocative infographic was prepared by “FrugalDad.com” and I’ve posted it here at their request. I think the issue raised is very real and central, but I haven’t fully fact checked their piece. So, comments and corrections are welcome!
