(1/2) Higher ed shouldn’t depend on luck or zip code. Our latest blog features Chanthy Lopes Toro’s powerful story on how FAFSA changed her life—and why Massachusetts needs universal #FAFSA now. #CollegeAccess #EdTrustMA
How is AI changing classrooms across Massachusetts? 📚 Tune in to our 1/21 virtual panel with Keri Rodrigues, Dr. Tara Nattrass, and Dr. Almi G. Abeyta to explore what this shift means for students and schools.🔗 bit.ly/EdTrustAI #EdTrustMA #MAEdu
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As districts explore limits on student cell phone use, parent perspectives point to the importance of communication and clarity.
Providing clear, accessible information helps families understand not just what is changing, but why💡
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Sneak Peek 👀 Tomorrow, we’re releasing our new brief, which examines 2 foundational pillars of effective math instruction: the adoption and implementation of HQIM across districts, and the availability of well-prepared educators. Mark your calendar for tomorrow 📆 #EdTrustMA
With 32 states restricting phones in schools, #MA parents are weighing in: 88% say their child has a device, 66% support a bell-to-bell ban, and many want clear policy details. Read more: bit.ly/444XiQS
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🌟 Student Spotlight: Melissa Horne 🌟
At our #SUCCESS briefing, Melissa Horne, student trustee at Northern Essex Community College, joined us to represent students in the SUCCESS program. Before the panel, she sat down with #EdTrustMA to share what the program means to her.
More than 1.1 million Massachusetts residents are affected due to the federal shutdown. If your family is affected by delayed or reduced federal support, here are some local organizations providing food assistance across Massachusetts.
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To truly support English learners, we need evidence-based policies that meet their unique needs — not recycled debates or outdated advice ✏️ 📖
Read more here: www.nctq.org/research-ins...
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By middle school, the learning gap is already thousands of hours wide.
Kids in Tech is closing it — with free STEM programs, mentorship & community support. 🌟📚
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We’re joining the Healey-Driscoll Administration in celebrating MA’s annual STEM Week, a statewide initiative that inspires students to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math.
Let’s inspire the next gen of innovators and changemakers🔬
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Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities in their ongoing efforts to dismantle inequities and celebrate the brilliance of Native students, families, and educators.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MAEduEquity #EdTrustMA
Today, on #MentalHealthAwarenessDay, we affirm that supporting students’ well-being is inseparable from advancing educational equity.
💡Together, let’s commit to ensuring that mental health equity is a priority in every classroom and community.
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Books are more than stories — they’re windows into other worlds and mirrors of who we are.
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the pages they read & to explore perspectives beyond their own.
It’s time to stand up for inclusive, diverse stories.
#EdTrustMA #bannedbooksweek
Math is a gateway to high school success and future opportunities — but this year’s 8th-grade MCAS results show too many students are being left behind.
Every student can succeed in math. We must build the pathways that enable them to get there.
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The latest #MCAS results paint a troubling picture. We need bold, statewide action to ensure every child in Massachusetts has the opportunity to thrive.
Read our full statement on the recent MCAS results here: bit.ly/EdTrustMAMCAS
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Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell make it clear: diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts are legal and essential!
Read the full guidance here: mass.gov/doc/joint-gu...
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MA may lead the nation in education, but only for some.
📊NAEP results: 60% of MA 4th graders can’t read proficiently. For low-income students, it’s 80%.
The Right to Read Bill will ensure opportunity for all, not excellence for some.
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Did you know Massachusetts is among the states experiencing the most significant widening of achievement gaps in 8th-grade math?
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Did you know?
Access to Algebra by 8th Grade is a critical milestone linked to long-term academic success, greater math confidence, and college readiness. But in Massachusetts, access to Algebra by 8th Grade isn't equal.
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