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Kirabo Jackson gives lecture in Dallas, affirms the value of AP programs
C. Kirabo Jackson, an assistant professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern University, delivered a noteworthy speech strongly affirming the value of Advanced Placement incentive programs last Friday (Jan. 20) at the University of Texas at Dallas.
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WPI gives successful AP program boost
The Massachusetts Math + Science Initiative has won praise for raising enrollment and student success in Advanced Placement courses, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute President Dennis D. Berkey likes the results so much that he is putting his school’s pocketbook behind it.
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The AP advance - Worcester program gets results
Four years ago, amid much skepticism, the Mass Math + Science Initiative launched an ambitious effort to raise academic expectations and achievement by encouraging high schools to increase the numbers of students taking Advanced Placement courses. Today, four of Worcester’s high schools — Burncoat, North, South and Worcester Technical — are demonstrating that MMSI works.
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MCAS scores down, AP classes up in Mashpee
Mashpee High School is working to increase participation and performance in math, science and English AP courses in partnership with the Mass Math + Science Initiative. "It's become a part of the culture now," Mashpee Superintendent Ann Bradshaw said. "Now everybody wants to be in AP because it's seen as in reach for so many kids."
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Ludlow School Committee votes to apply for grant to increase student participation on AP tests
At the urging of Ludlow High School Principal and Interim School Superintendent, the School Committee has voted to apply to join the Massachusetts Math Science Initiative to increase student participation on Advanced Placement exams and increase passing scores.
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Legislators laud Bellingham math, science advances
State Sen. Richard Moore and state Rep. Ryan Fattman voiced support last night for Bellingham's participation in a program that promotes high school math and science. Bellingham is in the second of a three-year grant with the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative, which uses high school Advanced Placement courses to try to improve students' math and science skills.
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Enrollment in AP courses soars at Middleboro High
The high school has the fifth highest number of AP students in the state, thanks to Math Department Chairman Frank Coutinho.
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Dedham advances in Advanced Placement tests
Dedham High School students have greatly improved their advanced placement test scores in recent years, but a representative from Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative wants to see Dedham do even better.
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Randolph High students hit the mark in honors classes
Randolph High School senior Garry Wu spent his freshman and sophomore years not putting much effort into his studies and barely getting by with bad grades. “I was one of those kids who didn’t care about school,” he said to an auditorium full of his fellow classmates. Wu’s attitude changed his junior year. He decided to challenge himself and enrolled in an AP stats class. He clearly succeeded in reaching his goal as he received a 4 (the highest being a 5) on the AP exam.
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MMSI Great for Educational Opportunities
Letter to the editor from Norton High School Senior Matthew Sugar, as a journalism assignment
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AP Enrollment, Scores Up
Milford Advanced Placement scores increased in 2011, and enrollment in AP courses is up too
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Incentives for Advanced Work Let Pupils and Teachers Cash In
WORCESTER, Mass. — Joe Nystrom, who teaches math at a low-income high school here, used to think that only a tiny group of students — the “smart kids” — were capable of advanced coursework. But two years ago, spurred by a national program that offered cash incentives and other support for students and teachers, Mr. Nystrom’s school, South High Community School, adopted a come one, come all policy for Advanced Placement courses.
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MMSI One of 80 Partners to Join Multi-Sector Movement to Tackle Nation's Need for 100,000 Excellent Math and Science Teachers in 10 Years
The Mass Math + Science Initiative is one of more than 80 partners-from NASA and Google to the New York City Department of Education, Stanford University, and Teach for America-have joined 100Kin10, an effort to respond to the national imperative to prepare, deploy, and support 100,000 excellent STEM teachers over the coming 10 years. The partners are unified by a single, ambitious goal: to prepare all students with the high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and skills needed to address the most pressing national and global challenges of tomorrow. The effort is led by Carnegie Corporation of New York and Opportunity Equation.
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Easthampton officials pleased with MCAS results
When the results of the latest round of state MCAS tests were released last week, Robert Orlando, principal of Neil Pepin Elementary School, was pleased to learn that his school was no longer on a warning list of those failing to hit federal No Child Left Behind targets. Pepin was one of 18 Massachusetts schools where test scores improved enough to warrant removal from the list.
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Experts: STEM Education Is All About Jobs
One thing was clear at Tuesday's science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education summit hosted by U.S. News—improving science and math educational achievement is about jobs. Lots of them.
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AP Test Results Offer Hope for STEM Ed in U.S.
Recently-released AP scores show the U.S. might be improving in STEM subjects.
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More AP students in city, Norton
High schools in Attleboro and Norton chalked up major gains in the number of students taking rigorous advanced placement courses during the past three years, according to the Mass Math and Science Initiative. The number of students receiving top scores also rose substantially.
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Baddour's work boosts school performance
Sen. Baddour continues to lead by supporting Methuen High's partnership with Mass Insight's Mass Math + Science Initiative, increasing the school's enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) math, science and English courses from 59 in 2009 to about 560 this year — an astonishing 850 percent gain.
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Massachusetts K-12 Is Tops In Physics, Math
The United States is facing a shortage of advanced scientists and engineers, but Massachusetts is doing its part to help the nation regain its edge.
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Lieutenant Governor Murray announces endorsements for statewide STEM initiatives
Six selected initiatives, including the Mass Math + Science Initiative, focus on science, technology, engineering, and math for students across the Commonwealth.
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Advanced placement program in Danvers
A program designed to boost science and math skills with improved teacher training, more students taking Advanced Placement exams and cash incentives is already showing great gains at North Shore schools.
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AP teachers attend summer institute
Mass Insight on Monday kicked off the Advanced Placement Summer Institute, a weeklong program with 350 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers from across the Commonwealth at Bentley University.
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350 Massachusetts Teachers Gather to Kick-Off Prestigious AP Program
Boston, MA—Mass Insight yesterday kicked-off the Advanced Placement Summer Institute, a weeklong impressive and unique program with 350 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers from across the Commonwealth at Bentley University ...
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Four Randolph teachers to join AP summer institute
Four Randolph teachers will participate in the Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) beginning Monday, Aug. 1, at Bentley College.
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BSU alumn named Science Teacher of the Year
Bridgewater resident scores high-profile internship
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Award-winning teacher's path unique
NMSI All-American Teacher of the Year award an honor for South High's Joe Nystrom
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An honor for South High's Joseph Nystrom
South High Community School teacher Joseph N. Nystrom is the recipient of the All American Teacher of the Year Award in the Massachusetts math division.
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Peabody High AP scores, program all improving
State grant increases participation and results of AP classes for Peabody students and other high school pupils across Massachusetts.
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Advanced Placement classes on the rise at Methuen High
Methuen assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and assessment Jennifer Smith talks about the number of students participating in college-level Advanced Placement classes at Methuen High School rising dramatically in recent years.
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More Salem, Peabody students taking AP courses
Advanced placement college-prep courses, once considered for only the best and brightest students, are skyrocketing in popularity in both Salem and Peabody schools.
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Mashpee schools laudable for raising expectations
Worcester Polytechnic Institute President Dennis Berkey praises Ann Bradshaw, superintendent of Mashpee schools, and talks about the great success of MMSI in the Worcester Public Schools.
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Salem High School’s AP Scores Improve
Salem High School has made great gains on students’ Advanced Placement (AP) math, science and English scores in partnership with the Mass Math + Science Initiative (MMSI), according to information just released by the College Board.
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Math and science program a success
Now that the current school year has ended, AIM extends its congratulations to the 4,611 seniors who graduated from the 45 public high schools across the state participating in the Mass Math + Science Initiative (MMSI). MMSI, led by Mass Insight Education, is the state’s largest high school math and science program aimed at underserved students.
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Math, science initiative demands support
Mashpee Superintendent Ann Bradshaw on why state funding for MMSI will improve teaching and learning at Mashpee High School.
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Teachers converge in Swampscott for training exercises
Beetle races and Barbie Bungee Jumping were on the class schedule this week at Swampscott High School. But with students on summer vacation, it’s the teachers’ time to learn.
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Math, science initiative merits support
The principal of Attleboro High School describes his school's partnership with the Mass. Math + Science Initiative.
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MHS Receives grant from MMSI
In the long run, AP courses won’t just rate the intelligence of one, but aim to prepare them for their future as well. Through accepting more and offering the right tools, MMSI is aiming to make the future of all high school students brighter.
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Worcester teachers awarded for their efforts
Frank Wolverton is often literally behind the scenes, but he and dozens of other volunteers, teachers and staff members had a turn on center stage last night as part of Worcester public schools' annual Evening of Celebration.
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Methuen teacher wins national honors
Methuen High School science teacher Maureen Melanson honored by the National Math + Science Initiative with the Teacher of the Year award.
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Boston-area high schoolers featured in TV ads on math, science initiative
Two seniors from a Roxbury high school who are featured in national TV commercials about a countrywide math and science initiative will be congratulated Friday morning during an "academic pep rally."
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Academic pep rally at Malden High
As high school students across Massachusetts prepare to take Advanced Placement (AP) exams beginning next week, the Mass Math + Science Initiative (MMSI) will host an academic pep rally to encourage AP students at Malden High School.
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National Math and Science Initiative Names Winners of Second Annual All American Teacher of the Year Awards Competition
Three Mass Math + Science Initiative teachers among winners of The National Math and Science Initiative All American Teacher of the Year Awards.
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Randolph makes the grade
Just a few years ago, Randolph's schools were designated as "under-performing." Today, buoyed by invested residents, strong leadership and partners including the Mass Math + Science Initiative, Randolph is on the rebound.
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Akamai Foundation awards $25,000 to support high schools in the Mass Math + Science Initiative
Grant funds the largest statewide high school math and science education and college readiness program
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Durfee students get familiar with inner workings of Fall River's water, waste treatment facilities
AP Environmental Science at Durfee HS opens the door for students to experience new career paths.
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AP performance improves in city schools
The College Board has named the Fall River Public Schools to its first Advanced Placement Achievement List in recognition of significant increases in AP participation and performance at BMC Durfee ...
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Mass. colleges to require 4 years of math
The state Board of Higher Education has approved a new four-year mathematics requirement for all students seeking admission to state colleges and universities in Massachusetts.
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Four Mass Math + Science Initiative school districts named to College Board’s Advanced Placement® Achievement List
Communities are among 20 in Massachusetts and 388 nationwide recognized for increasing AP participation and performance
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Riding the innovation wave
To succeed, US must continue to invest in education, research
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Northbridge High School receives $153,000 grant to improve AP courses
By Michelle Bradley, The Northbridge Times
NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. - A $153,000 grant has been awarded to Northbridge High School by the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative (MMSI). The funding will ...
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Can Corporate Funding Boost STEM Education?
Last fall, the Obama Administration launched Change the Equation, a nonprofit that matches funds from corporations to programs that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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Tutoring Central Falls: Chelsea’s turnaround of its schools offers lessons
By Jennifer D. Jordan, Providence Journal
Failing schools in the poorest city in the state.
Half the students dropping out before graduating from high school.
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20 Ala. high schools join AP programs participation list
MMSI Partner in Alabama, A+ College Ready Adds 20 Schools
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Mass Math + Science Initiative: Creating a Culture of Achievement for All
Posted by: CTEq (Change the Equation)
A familiar critique of education reporters is that they obsessively cover the bad news in education but seldom pay any attention to what’s ...
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Good grades for AHS
WPI Report says racial, ethnic gaps closed
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An AP jewel for Mass. education
THINK ADVANCED Placement, and what probably springs to mind is a small group of college-bound suburban kids doing coursework beyond the reach of most of their high school peers.
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Dedham High Principal Jake Santamaria reflects on past 3 years
Jake Santamaria retires on June 30 after three years as the principal of Dedham high school.
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Massachusetts Students Increase Performance and Participation on AP Exams
The Patrick-Murray administration and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education highlight the success of the Mass Math + Science Initiative in improving AP participation and performance.
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WPI Report: Achievement Gap Still An Issue For Bay State
Although MA lags behind in closing the achievement gap between white and minority students, a WPI study shows that the Mass Math + Science Initiative helps close that gap
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Initiative helps close AP gap
The Mass Math + Science Initiative helps close the achievement gap in Massachusetts
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New report: Massachusetts a national leader on Advanced Placement exams, but lags behind other states in closing achievement gaps
WPI study highlights 21 high schools making dramatic gains among Black and Hispanic students through a public-private partnership
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On Evolution, Biology Teachers Stray From Lesson Plan
Teaching creationism in public schools has consistently been ruled unconstitutional in federal courts, but according to a national survey of more than 900 public high school biology teachers, it continues to flourish in the nation’s classrooms.
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Mass. High Tech Council Public Policy Agenda 2011-2012: February 3, 2011
The Mass. High Tech Council Public Policy Agenda calls for supporting STEM education by including the Mass Math + Science Initiative in the State budget.
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Obama: U.S. Must Compete: Citing Global Jobs Race, President Calls for Spending Cuts But Also New Initiatives
President Obama prioritizes STEM education and calls for the training of 100,000 new math and science teachers in his State of the Union address. MMSI is answering the call and working toward Governor Patrick’s goal of making MA the world leader in education, having trained more than 500 Advanced Placement and pre-AP math and science teachers with plans to train nearly 1000 next year. MMSI, the largest math and science and high school program in the state, is now partnering with 6200 AP students in 45 high schools and has doubled participation in math, science and English AP courses, with a similar increase in student performance.
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Students Score Poorly on Science Test
Results from a national exam revealed that fewer than one-third of elementary- and high-school students have a solid grasp of science, triggering anxiety about U.S. competitiveness in science and technology
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Mass. again tops state tech & science index
Massachusetts has once again topped the State Tech and Science Index developed by the Milken Institute
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White House Spotlights National Math and Science Initiative Outreach to Students in Military Families
White House Spotlights National Math and Science Initiative
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Survey reveals potential innovation gap in the U.S.: Young women possess characteristics of inventors, but do not see themselves as inventive
2011 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index Uncovers Inventive Perception among Young Americans
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Former Shrewsbury teacher named to state-wide post
Laura Cronin named the new Director of English Services for the Mass Math + Science Initiative
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Report Card Grades States on Education Performance, Policy; Nation Scores High on Standards Policies, But Struggles to Provide Opportunities to Succeed
Special Theme Explores New Push for Common Standards and Assessments; States Cite Hurdles in Setting Common Expectations. Grades and Highlights Reports Issued for All 50 States and D.C.
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Saturday study session helps 130 area high school students prepare for AP English exams
By Anonymous, GateHouse News Service
Stoughton — On Saturday, Jan. 8, 130 students and their teachers from Dedham, Randolph and Stoughton High Schools spent the day at Dedham High School hitting ...
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Getting ready for college: Saturday study session helps 130 area high school students prepare for Advanced Placement English exams
Mass Math + Science Initiative supports Dedham, Randolph and Stoughton students to excel in college-level English courses
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AP News Break: Nearly 1 in 4 fails military exam
Nearly one-fourth of the students who try to join the military fail its entrance exam, painting a grim picture of an education system that produces graduates who can't answer basic math, science and reading questions.
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AHS principal applies grant to help former dropouts
Attleboro principal uses award check from the Mass Math + Science Initiative to help former dropouts
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Time to move forward with the Statewide STEM Plan
The work of the STEM Business Leaders Coalition is featured in an op-ed in this edition of Mass High Tech.
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Top Test Scores From Shanghai Stun Educators
With China’s debut in international standardized testing, students in Shanghai have surprised experts by outscoring their counterparts in dozens of other countries, in reading as well as in math and science, according to the results of the Program for International Student Assessment exam.
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160 Worcester public high school students participate in Student Study Sessions at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mass Math + Science Initiative supports students to excel in college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prepare for college admission
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Verizon Foundation awards $20,000 to support high schools in the Mass Math + Science Initiative
Grant funds the largest statewide high school math and science education and college readiness program
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Mass. losing ground in math
State falls behind many countries in advanced skills
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Speaker DeLeo participates in “academic pep rally” to celebrate AP gains at Winthrop High School
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo spoke at a student assembly commending improvements in AP participation and performance at Winthrop High School.
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SHS students celebrate hike in qualifying students
Stoughton celebrates AP improvement in Stoughton, Randolph, and Norton high schools.
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Math & Science Initiative lauds schools’ efforts
telegram.com
WORCESTER — Representatives of the Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative were in the city yesterday to celebrate Advanced Placement efforts at two schools, part of a statewide tour that is ...
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Let’s give three cheers for academics
Quaboag Superintendent, Brett Kustigian, announces partnership with the Mass Math + Science initiative in his letter to the Worcester Telgram
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Enrollment in AP classes doubles at two Salem schools
New awards program credited for increasing numbers
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Massachusetts students score for dough
Students who score well on their Advanced Placement exams receive $100 awards from the Mass Math + Science Initiative
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Good grades pay off (literally)
Attleboro High students earn cash for high grades
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RHS students celebrate hike in qualifying AP scores
MMSI has helped Randolph High School increase Advanced Placement enrollment and qualifying scores.
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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL OF ADVISORS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MMSI AGREE!
This past September the President’s Council of Advisors On Science and Technology (PCAST) presented their report Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education for America ...
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Top of the class: Dedham teens score high on AP exams
Dedham High School students' success in Advanced Placement contribute greatly to the National average by way of the Mass Math + Science Initiative.
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Durfee students excel in AP classes
By PHIL DEVITT, Fall River Spirit
Students at B.M.C. Durfee High School have known for a while that they're excelling in college-level Advanced Placement courses. Now they ...
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MHS rally celebrates academic excellence
By JANE LOPES, South Coast Today Gazette
MIDDLEBORO —You seldom see students cheering over an opportunity to go to school on Saturday.
Granted, it was a small part of last ...
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AP courses giving students a leg up
By Elysia Rodriguez, WWLP Channel 22 News
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Central High School now has twice as many students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses.
In 2008, they received a grant ...
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AP participation, test scores up at Durfee High School
By Will Richmond, Herald News
FALL RIVER — Enrollment in B.M.C. Durfee High School Advanced Placement classes continues to rise, and more of those students are passing the AP ...
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Top scores for AHS students
Attleboro advanced placement achievement higher than state and national average.
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Mashpee High School pushes AP programs
Mashpee incorporates AP with help from the Mass Math + Science Initiative.
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Valley Tech in Upton gets $140K grant
Milford Daily News
UPTON — Constantly seeking to improve its academic and vocational technical instruction, as well as exploring alternative funding sources, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School has been ...
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Salem schools rally around AP program
By Sean Teehan, Town Correspondent
Two Salem schools held assemblies yesterday to rally students participating in an Advanced Placement program new to the city.
In two separate events, students at ...
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Rally touts the huge increase in AP students
Salem incorporates the MMSI grant to their schools and sees high increases in AP enrollment.
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The challenge of AP courses
Jay Matthews
The Washington PostCharles Herbert Flowers High School, one of Prince George's County's newer schools, has always set high standards for its students and seems to ...
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High school implements new Advanced Placement incentive program
South Hadley students and teachers awarded for test scores by the Mass Math + Science Initiative grant.