...I am not going to say "so you don't have to," because I think if you have an interest in education, you probably should at least skim the report, which is online here.
As always, this is me writing as me on behalf of me only.
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| This image deserves more space than it gets in the report, as it isn't bad thinking and it's a solid try at an outline. How is it, though, that they managed parallel structure for all but ONE of the items? The upper left one is crying out for a noun! |
up for vote for change in regulations
this is coming back from public comment, the summary of which is here
DESE is proposing two additional changes in response to public comment; the proposed final regulations are here
Both of these are taking "competency determination" out of the language: in the Seal of Biliteracy and in student records. The request today is to send the proposed regulation changes out for public comment through December 5, with this back before the Board at their January meeting.
Seal of Biliteracy
remove CD; clarify and streamline procedures for notification; transcripts, and terminology; pathways to demonstrate English proficiency; support equitable access
seeing numbers of students completing Seal of Biliteracy growing
Aligning with other changes already made
Koplik certificate of mastery
non-need-based tuition credit for undergraduate courses ($700/$1700 year depending on institution)
recognizes MCAS plus non-traditionally tested areas
don't decline very many students
at least one "exceeding expectations" plus "meeting expectations" in others
then they can apply; must submit evidence that they have met or surpassed performance established
streamlining to a single program
West: updating outdated language is necessary
change passes
