Third time's a charm: Laura Gillis & the MCAS debate

Join Abby, Robin and Angela as they discuss the Massachusetts high stakes competency exam required for a high school diploma (MCAS exam) with Laura Gillis , parent side special education attorney. There is a movement by parents and the MA Teacher's Union to end it as a diploma requirement while at the same time, DESE is proposing to raise the bar for proficiency. Here are some articles to read more about it:MTA/MassLive articleAdvocates ask leaders to end MCAS Leaders vote to raise the MCAS proficiency scorePlease tell us how you found us by completing this surveyEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @astalpodcast