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January 2007
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Passing Notes
A Newsletter from MBAE
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It's a new year, and MBAE has a new look! Our new
logo is just one of the ways MBAE is representing the
business perspective on education issues. MBAE is
actively involved in advocating for high school policy
reforms to educate a workforce for the
21st century. Our focus on assuring that students
are prepared for college and career includes other
activities as well.
Over the past few months, we have been meeting
with employers across Massachusetts to involve
them in the State
Scholars Initiative, a partnership the brings
business volunteers in to high schools to motivate
students to pursue a rigorous course of study. If
you would like more information - or want to
volunteer - please contact
us!
IN THIS ISSUE
- Just for the Kids 2006 Data
- Focus on Educator Quality
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Just for the Kids School Data Available |
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Using Data to Raise Achievement
You'll find another new look on our website when
you visit Just
for the Kids! MBAE is proud to be the state
affiliate of the National Center for Educational
Accountability and to provide educators, parents and
concerned citizens access to school data presented
in a useful format to inform, inspire and improve
school performance.
In addition to a new look and easier navigation, the
Just for the Kids website includes data
about Massachusetts Charter Schools
for the first
time. Another new feature is the ability to look at
rates of students continuously enrolled in that
district who were previously passing MCAS in earlier
grades. A page of Frequently Asked Questions and Chart Explanations provide
explanations to help you understand and use the
wealth of information presented.
Just for the Kids is designed to shine a light
on best
practices, and provide models of schools with like
demographics who are achieving at high levels. Your
feedback about the site is always welcome!
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Campaign for Educator Excellence |
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Legislative Initiative Provides Standards, Support and Accountability
Research shows that teacher and administrator
expertise are the most significant variables in student
achievement. Yet, this aspect of education reform
has not been addressed to the same extent as
standards and accountability or equitable school
funding.
Under the leadership of Teachers 21,
a working group of organizations representing
educators, unions, business and others concerned
about quality education have come together to
support legislation that has garnered the sponsorship
of over 100 legislators to date. With the support of
these varied constituencies, positive progress can be
made to advance educator quality.
The goal of this bill is to to build a seamless,
coherent system for developing and sustaining high
quality educators. This will be accomplished through:
- Better teacher evaluation
- Expedited dismissal of unsuccessful teachers
- Increased retention of new teachers
- Improved college and university preparation
programs
- Increased opportunity for excellent teachers to
assume instructional leadership responsibilities
The proposed legislation offers a comprehensive
approach to supporting educators in their efforts to
raise student achievement.
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Contact Information
phone:
617-737-3122
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