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Educational Vision: The Learning Experience

As part of DESE's Educational Vision, we are committed to providing learning environments where all students in Massachusetts, particularly students from historically underserved groups and communities, will have equitable opportunities to excel in all content areas across all grades. Culturally and linguistically sustaining classroom and school practices will support students to thrive by creating affirming environments where students have a sense of belonging, engage in deeper learning and are held to high expectations with targeted support.

Standards-Based Learning Videos

The following videos illustrate standards-based learning. They provide an overview of how educators are approaching standards-based learning in different content areas and grades. We encourage you to share them with members of your educational community.

Elementary English Language Arts and Literacy


Elementary Science and Technology/Engineering


Elementary Mathematics

Secondary English Language Arts and Literacy


Secondary Science and Technology/Engineering


Secondary Mathematics

Last Updated: March 25, 2026

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