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The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Update on the Next-Generation MCAS Project and Review of the English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards
To:
Members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
From:
Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D., Commissioner
Date:
May 13, 2016

At the May 24, 2016, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting, I will provide an update on the development of the next-generation MCAS assessment and the associated review of our English language arts (ELA) and mathematics standards. Here are some of the highlights:

The Board's vote in November 2015 signifies our commitment to high-quality curriculum standards and assessments, developed by Massachusetts teachers for the benefit of our nearly one million public school students. Educators from across the Commonwealth, supported by staff from across the Department, are fully engaged in this effort. Deputy Commissioner Jeff Wulfson and I would be pleased to respond to any questions at the May 24 meeting.

Attachment:

List of ELA/Mathematics Review Panel Members