Dec 4, 2009
The Great Schools Network will be adding new Laying the Foundation services and resources in the Spring of 2010. The additions include LTF online Professional Learning Communities where teachers are guided by a group mentor to collaborate over lessons, share best practices, discuss student assessment performance, and strategize on how best to integrate college ready standards into math, science and English curricula. [More]
Dec 4, 2009
Mass Insight was recently awarded $100,000 from the State Street Foundation, Inc. to support the implementation of the Mass Math & Science Initiative's AP Training and Award Program in Boston. [More]
Nov 2, 2009
GSN's college ready science curriculum maps are finished and available to GSN members! The college ready maps are easy to use, overlay AP/Pre-AP course standards onto MA Frameworks standards, provide direct links to best instructional practices, and can be adapted to existing school or district curriculum pacing guides. [More]
Oct 14, 2009
Milton High School's MCAS Proficiency scores in Biology jump 10% as a result of the Laying the Foundation Pre-AP Biology program.
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Creating systemic curricular and Instructional coherence using AP and College Readiness standards.
GSN connects member districts and their schools to innovative programs, services, and resources, leading educational research, advocacy, and important partnerships in a comprehensive approach to permanently raise student achievement in math, science, and English. Many GSN schools and districts are also engaged with the Mass Math & Science Initiative through its AP Training and Award Program.
The goals of the Great Schools Network are:
- Increase Achievement: Raise academic rigor through higher standards and aligned curriculum and instruction in mathematics, science and English
- Improve High School and College Readiness: Increase student success and provide wider access to advanced curriculum and courses in grades 6-12
- Create a High Performing Education Network: Build lasting and highly productive partnerships with schools/districts, colleges/universities, and business and foundation partners
Testimonials from Massachusetts Teachers and Administrators:
- "Milton High School tripled the percentage of students scoring advanced in science from 5 percent to 15 percent. Superintendent Mary Gormley said the district turned to a nonprofit consulting service to help raise the bar in math and science by teaching pre-advanced placement curriculum at its schools starting in the sixth grade… 'Everyone understands AP curriculum,' Gormley said. "Starting in the sixth grade, you have to be building on that curriculum." Boston Globe South (Oct. 1, 2009) – "Schools see gains in MCAS science," by Matt Carroll and Stephanie Daly.
- "I was one of 3 HS teachers from Taunton High School that attended your Pre-AP Training at Marlboro High last week. We thoroughly enjoyed it....I went back to my HS yesterday to take some materials in and the administration asked me how I liked the training. I said it was one of the best ones I have been to (and that's 35 yrs. worth)."
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