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2008
05/05/2008	Vocational Technical Educator License Renewal Labs
04/25/2008	Distinguished Elementary Educators – Request for Nominations
03/17/2008	Educator Licensure Call Center Extends Hours
02/07/2008	2008 Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science Teaching
02/07/2008	Announcement of the George Washington Teachers' Institute
02/07/2008	Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
2007
12/04/2007	2008-2009 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program
11/26/2007	New General Curriculum Test to Include Separately Scored Mathematics Subtest, Beginning in 2009
11/26/2007	Free ALEKS Mathematics Subscription for Study Participants Preparing for the Mathematics MTEL Tests
10/22/2007	Process for the Extension of FY 2007 Funds into FY 2008 for Title IIA
09/28/2007	Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework Review Panel
08/26/2007	New MTEL Features Effective September 2007
08/07/2007	Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program
07/24/2007	Spring 2007 Item Release Document (now available)
07/19/2007	Nineteen Schools in Nine Districts To Implement Expanded Learning Time
07/13/2007	Update on Educator Preparation and Licensure Reform
07/12/2007	Matching Licenses
06/21/2007	Two Teachers Receive State's Top Educator Awards
05/07/2007	Portfolio Development for the ABE Teacher's License: Video-conference workshop
04/24/2007	Recruitment of Candidates for Board of Education Advisory Councils
04/20/2007	Professional Development Institutes Offered To Educators This Summer
02/28/2007	Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
02/28/2007	Distinguished Secondary Educators
02/28/2007	Draft of Matching Licenses
02/06/2007	Announcement of the George Washington Teachers' Institute
02/05/2007	Changes to the MTEL General Curriculum Test
01/10/2007	Educator Licensure Call Center Extend Hours
2006
11/17/2006	Elementary Teachers
08/21/2006	2007 Davidson Fellow Scholarships
08/08/2006	Reviews of First Year Waivers
06/14/2006	Federal "Highly Qualified" Teacher June 30th Deadline
04/18/2006	Waivers to Employ Unlicensed Personnel
03/08/2006	NCLB/ Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals Update
02/06/2006	Foreign Language Teachers and Programs
02/06/2006	Revised High School Science and Technology/Engineering Learning Standards
01/24/2006	Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure (PRPIL)
2005
11/07/2005	Romney Honors Six Educators For Excellence In Math and Science
10/21/2005	E-Learning in Massachusetts
05/06/2005	Update on Required Teaching Licenses for Persons Engaged in Reading Instruction
2004
12/21/2004	Commissioner's Determination Guidelines
11/05/2004	Middle School Teacher and K-8 Licenses
10/06/2004	English Language Learner Educator Licensure
05/26/2004	Massachusetts Awarded $200,000 Grant To Strengthen Leadership In Public Schools
03/05/2004	Update on English Language Arts and Mathematics standards for grades 3, 5, and 7
2003
12/08/2003	DOE Urges Educators To Use Online System To Re-license Early
11/03/2003	40 Distinguished Secondary Educator Award Recipients Recognized Statewide
10/20/2003	Masters Degree Accommodation
09/10/2003	State Honors Finalists for National Mathematics and Science Awards
05/01/2003	Analysis of the Teacher Quality Enhancement Act
03/20/2003	Professional Teacher Status
03/20/2003	School and District Report Cards: Information and Resources
2002
10/04/2002	Massachusetts Reading First Grant Approved
06/20/2002	Reading High History Teacher Named 2003 Teacher of the Year
06/13/2002	Immediate Changes to National Board Program and Master Teacher Program
06/13/2002	Poor Economy Forces Suspension of Master Teacher Bonus Program
05/09/2002	SJC Rules BOE Has Right To Require Teachers Of Math Be Tested
04/12/2002	Mercury in the Schools: A Joint Letter from Commissioner David Driscoll and Environment Secretary Robert Durand
2001
08/28/2001	Massachusetts SAT Scores Rise Again
06/21/2001	Massachusetts Teacher of the Year 2002 Hails from Newton
04/30/2001	Board of Education Raises Standards for Adult Basic Ed Teachers and Opportunities for Vocational Students
2000
12/26/2000	Massachusetts School Principals Give High Ratings to Signing Bonus Teachers
11/22/2000	Final Action on Proposed Regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval (603 CMR 7.00)
06/22/2000	Governor Signs Historic Agreement To Bring Spanish Teachers To Massachusetts
06/22/2000	Methuen, Massachusetts Mathematics Teacher Is State Teacher Of The Year
06/21/2000	Individual Professional Development Plans for Retirees and Those Leaving the Profession
1999
12/14/1999	Teacher Quality Enhancement- 2000 Annual Report
10/26/1999	Social Studies Teacher from Andover is 2000 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
10/07/1999	Fourth Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
10/07/1999	Third Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
10/07/1999	Second Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
10/05/1999	Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
06/04/1999	A Statement on Recertification and the Law
04/14/1999	Presentation of the 1999 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Award
01/12/1999	Massachusetts Teacher of the Year from Amherst is One of Four Finalists for 1999 National Teacher of the Year
1998
04/02/1998	Statement by Commissioner on Massachusetts Teacher Tests