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  • He believes that the MCAS is flawed because the law called for a variety of assessments, not just one.

    September 13th, 2002 2002

  • We don't have one shred of evidence that the MCAS is a proper evaluation tool for teachers,'' said Gosnell, but he added that the federation does support rigorous evaluations.

    Boston.com Top Stories 2011

  • Yes, Massachusetts will have an exam, and yes, that exam may still be called MCAS, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be the same basic test we have now.

    Boston Globe -- Editorial/Op-ed pages Scot Lehigh 2010

  • "Like on the MCAS, which is not all about formulas and facts, but about understanding concepts."

    Reader - MassLive.com 2010

  • The former superintendent of Boston's public schools, Thomas Payzant, and Birmingham, the former lawmaker and the leading cognoscente of the MCAS status quo, believe the MCAS is the student's best hope for a good public education and any attempt to replace it subverts the concept of a quality test instrument and lessens the chance for employment.

    SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines 2009

  • Why is it that only cities and towns whose children have a hard time with the MCAS are the only ones to complain.

    The Somerville News Blog 2009

  • "Why is it that only cities and towns whose children have a hard time with the MCAS are the only ones to complain."

    The Somerville News Blog 2009

  • Another major issue the demonstrators had with the MCAS was the requirement for students to pass the test in order to graduate.

    The Somerville News Blog 2009

  • The concerns could relate to state issues, such as MCAS testing or transportation funding, or it could be district issues. that information and bring it to the stake holders, "Harding said.

    Sentinel & Enterprise Most Viewed 2008

  • Description: This flipchart uses the BrainPOP characters to give students tips for the grade 3 MCAS reading test.

    BrainPOP Flipchart for Test Prep | BrainPOP Educators 2009

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