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Many parents like me are torn over whether to repeal the MCAS. Here’s a two-part, educators’ view from both sides.

This week, I talked to Jennifer Amento, a 23-year educator in Mashpee, with the No on 2 Coalition. Next week, I’ll talk to Massachusetts Teachers’ Association vice president Deb McCarthy about why to vote yes to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirem

By: The Boston Globe

Oct 26 2024
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Many parents like me are torn over whether to repeal the MCAS. Here’s a two-part, educators’ view from both sides. — Many parents like me are torn

Some context: In 1993, the Massachusetts Education Reform Act introduced statewide standardized testing. In 2001, The No Child Left Behind Act expanded testing requirements nationwide, aiming to hold schools more accountable for academic achievement.... [10311 chars]

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Many parents like me are torn over whether to repeal the MCAS. Here’s a two-part, educators’ view from both sides.

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