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Boston, MA – September 19, 2023 – Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) Executive Director Tim Nicolette issued the following statement today in response to the release of statewide MCAS scores by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
“Spring 2023 MCAS data, released today, indicate that while the impact of disrupted learning as a result of the pandemic is still evident, declines in student performance have slowed and in many cases halted or reversed, and recovery is beginning.
While we are encouraged by the initial signs of recovery, we recognize that there is continued work to be done across the Commonwealth to ensure that every child is thriving. The journey ahead will require ongoing intensive efforts to accelerate academic growth and address the social-emotional needs of our students. Charter public schools across the Commonwealth are utilizing their flexibilities and autonomies to implement strategies designed to support continued academic growth among all students. Strategies currently being implemented in Massachusetts charter public schools include, but are not limited to, extended learning time for math and ELA, with a focus on literacy across the curriculum; authentic project-based and play-based learning; frequent assessments and intentional use of data to inform interventions and enrichment; expanded professional development and coaching for educators; and enhanced programming for students with special needs and English Language Learners.
Massachusetts’ charter public schools remain fiercely committed to ensuring each and every student has the high quality academic experiences needed to fulfill their potential.”
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The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is a school membership organization that is committed to ensuring that children and families of the Commonwealth have access to high-quality public schools. As the voice of one of the nation’s highest-performing charter public school sectors, MCPSA engages in public policy advocacy, communications, and best practice sharing and training aimed at strengthening educational programming.
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