The importance of a culturally responsive approach to social and emotional learning has been a recurrent theme in conversations with Massachusetts educators and with colleagues across the country. In response to this theme, DESE is pleased to present SEL for All, a guidance document that includes a reflection guide with worksheets. We are deeply grateful to educators across Massachusetts and the country whose contributions were instrumental to the development of this document.
Picture of the Week:
On May 30, 2018, Commissioner Riley visited Worcester, where his stops included the Goddard School of Science and Technology. In this classroom, he joined students as they worked with tangrams.
Innovation Pathway Designations and Grants Announced:
On May 22, 2018, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that programs in four districts – Nantucket, Northampton, Uxbridge, and Worcester – have been designated Innovation Pathways and that the four districts will receive a total of $433,710 in grants to launch programs that connect learning to a particular career pathway as part of the High Quality College and Career Pathways Initiative. The Innovation Pathways that these districts will create will provide work-based learning experiences along with college-level coursework. The pathways are designed to expose students to specific high-demand industries, such as information technology, engineering, healthcare, the life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. Congratulations to all four districts!
Superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, and charter school leaders will receive the update automatically. For others wishing to receive this update, please subscribe
