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9/13/2024
SBOE members quiz Morath on OER implementation and lesson planning; plus, Patrick releases second set of interim charges ahead of Senate Education Committee hearing next week.
9/13/2024
The 14th policy-fest didn’t disappoint in terms of big names and big conversations, including discussions of public education issues.
9/11/2024
Morath insists new instructional materials are not intended to remove teachers’ lesson planning ability. The commissioner also answered questions on school accountability and grievance processes.
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