The last few months have brought changes in the leadership of public education in Massachusetts. The new secretary of education and chair of the Board of Higher Education both have deep expertise in education reform and accountability, and broad experiences in business. This new leadership could bring momentum for a "systems approach" to reduce the achievement gap and increase rates of high school...
Mike Winders and Richard Bisk raise many important points in their recent article for the NEBHE Journal, but curiously choose to ignore the substance of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education’s (BHE) policy on developmental math that followed a careful review of task force recommendations. Their characterization of the BHE policy is simply misleading. I believe we would agree, however, ...
Jambo! Inspiring message from @NECCPrez Lane Glenn on how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro carries lessons for #CommunityCollege students and those who care for them. One: rely on advisors, tutors and profs to help navigate the tricky terrain of college life. https://president.necc.mass.edu/jambo-climbing-lessons-for-community-college-students-from-the-summit-of-mt-kilimanjaro/
The last few months have brought changes in the leadership of public education in Massachusetts. The new secretary of education and chair of the Board of Higher Education both have deep expertise in education reform and accountability, and broad experiences in business. This new leadership could bring momentum for a "systems approach" to reduce the achievement gap and increase rates of high school... 
