Recess Good piece from the Boston Globe: "It's the part of the day kids live for. When … Read more about Local Schools See the Value in Recess
eBulletin archives for 2013
Media Watch
Disheartening But Not Surprising News: Union Membership at 97-Year Low
The New York Times reported two weeks ago disheartening, though unsurprising, news that the level of … Read more about Disheartening But Not Surprising News: Union Membership at 97-Year Low
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Mayor and Superintendent Seek to Impose Level 4 Status on Level 3 Schools
In late December, the mayor announced that he would be filing legislation this month seeking to give … Read more about Mayor and Superintendent Seek to Impose Level 4 Status on Level 3 Schools
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One Size Fits All Legislation Should Not Preempt Deliberate Process
And that's the way it was left until the mayor and the superintendent announced their plan two weeks … Read more about One Size Fits All Legislation Should Not Preempt Deliberate Process
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School Dept. Announces Improvements in Sub Central; Too Bad All Not Allowed to Use It
The school district has asked us to announce improvements in its Sub Central system. We will do so … Read more about School Dept. Announces Improvements in Sub Central; Too Bad All Not Allowed to Use It
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More Reform Coming Our Way: This Time Future Retirees’ Health Insurance Under Attack
There are some changes coming to retirees' health coverage if the legislature … Read more about More Reform Coming Our Way: This Time Future Retirees’ Health Insurance Under Attack
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New DESE Rules Will Require PD for Most Teachers of English Language Learners
A new directive from the DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary) mandates that new category … Read more about New DESE Rules Will Require PD for Most Teachers of English Language Learners
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Some Non-Profits Pony Up: Half Empty or Half Full?
The Boston Municipal Research Bureau released a new report last week showing a slight increase in … Read more about Some Non-Profits Pony Up: Half Empty or Half Full?
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Mary Lyon Teacher Running Marathon…Let’s Help Out
Bob Tobio, a teacher at the Mary Lyon High School and formerly at the Monument in South Boston, … Read more about Mary Lyon Teacher Running Marathon…Let’s Help Out