Massachusetts Board Of Elementary And Secondary Education Special Meeting
The board meeting focused on a detailed preview of proposed regulations regarding the Student Literacy Act. Key discussion topics included evidence-based literacy instructional practices, requirements for adopting high-quality curriculum materials, and protocols for timely targeted student supports. The board also reviewed the definition of literacy benchmarks, the data reporting requirements for districts, and the specific process for schools to apply for curriculum waivers.
Jan 21, 2026·
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Bese Special Committee On Pandemic Recovery And Literacy Webvtt
The meeting, chaired by Michael Morardi, focused on educator preparation concerning early literacy following significant reversals in student proficiency scores observed in post-pandemic testing from 2022. The committee is reviewing issues related to early literacy as part of the larger mass literacy initiative. Discussions covered the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) authority over approving teacher preparation programs. Specific attention was given to the need for evidence-based, culturally responsive, and linguistically sustaining literacy instruction, highlighted by survey data showing that only one-third of teacher candidates felt prepared in evidence-based routines and that discredited practices like three queuing persist. A strategy to ensure aspiring teachers are prepared in evidence-based practices by 2024-2025 was outlined, involving revising the Foundations of Reading MTEL, establishing program expectations criteria, offering continuous improvement grants, and implementing formative feedback reviews in partnership with TPIUS. TPIUS presented findings from reviews of six educator preparation providers regarding quality of instruction.
