Author: Kerry Akashian

What’s Happening-Education Events

Kerry Akashian

1) February 12th-MTA Campaign School provides basic information and tools so that MTA members can make informed decisions about running for office. Campaign School will teach how to execute a successful campaign. To learn more see here. 2) February 18th-Etiquette for Young Adults (Grades 9-12)-to learn more see here. 3) February 27th-The Rennie Center presents: Beyond Standardized Tests: Assessing Learning… Continue reading What’s Happening-Education Events

Really Doing More with Less-Statewide Resource Bank

Kerry Akashian

As an education consultant, I probably shouldn’t be saying this but schools in Massachusetts need to share their resources with one another instead of hiring consultants to create new ones. On Monday morning I received a text message from one of my friends who teaches at Peabody High School. He knew that I had taught… Continue reading Really Doing More with Less-Statewide Resource Bank

Update! January 29, 2018

Kerry Akashian

The Board of Elementary & Secondary Education will hopefully have their choice for the new commissioner today. I will let you know the results ASAP. Keri Rodrigues from Massachusetts Parents United is fundraising for her parent advocacy organization. To learn more and to donate see here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1323006561138532/ Last week, The Rennie Center hosted “The Condition… Continue reading Update! January 29, 2018

What’s happening this week in MA Education?

Kerry Akashian

Early Childhood Research Roundtable on January 24, 2018. Paul Grogan, President & CEO of The Boston Foundation welcomes the public to a panel discussion on the impacts of pre-kindergarten. For more info and to register, please see here. The Rennie Center is hosting an event on the Condition of Education in the Commonwealth on Thursday,… Continue reading What’s happening this week in MA Education?