Education
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How much learning was lost?
July 1, 2020
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Social-emotional support systems are more important in schools than ever
With the next school year just a summer away, educators are planning for what could be an even more intense challenge. They will likely have fewer resources to serve families enduring deeper pain from a prolonged economic downturn.
June 24, 2020
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Community college is key to rethinking higher-ed
May 21, 2020
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Can the Student Opportunity Act Survive Coronavirus?
Governor Baker announced that Student Opportunity Act (SOA) plans would be due May 15th, or a later date to be determined by Commissioner Jeff Riley. With the FY 2021 budget influx, Commissioner Riley’s choice of a new date will have ripple effects far into the future.
April 16, 2020
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Holyoke offers blueprint for pre-k expansion
In this episode of Gateways, we visit Holyoke to talk pre-k expansion in the Student Opportunity Act era.
February 12, 2020
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5 ideas for generating better school district improvement plans
The Gateway Cities Journal
January 15, 2020
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English language learners thrive in Early College
This week on Gateways, we bring you our very first bilingual episode, featuring two Lawrence High School graduates and former Early College ESL students, Elvianna De Jesus and Emeli Diaz. They discuss the ways in which Early College set them up for success, allowing them them to earn college credit before even
January 7, 2020
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How Gateway City schools capitalize on new funding
This week on Gateways, we look ahead to implementation of the Student Opportunity Act. Passed by the legislature in November, the new law will provide Gateway City schools with millions of dollars in additional state aid beginning in 2020.
December 17, 2019
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