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Fewer English Language Learners dropped out in Worcester in 2020, possibly because of MCAS flexibilities


Fewer English Language Learners dropped out in Worcester in 2020, possibly because of MCAS flexibilities
Updated Apr 09, 2021;
Members of the Worcester School Committee are examining whether MCAS may be a graduation barrier for English Language Learners based on new graduation and dropout rate data.
In 2020, the city saw a decrease in the number of ELL students who dropped out, which happened during the COVID-19 pandemic led the state to offer flexibilities regarding MCAS and competency determinations to graduate.
In general, Worcester has a lower dropout rate compared to other urban cities in Massachusetts. However, Worcester Public Schools officials in explaining the data during a school committee meeting on Thursday night noted that it’s hard to compare 2020 graduation and dropout data to years prior because the pandemic caused major academic disruptions. ....

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Massachusetts schools see spike in COVID cases, with 503 students and 420 staffers positive in last week


Massachusetts schools see spike in COVID cases, with 503 students and 420 staffers positive in last week
Updated Dec 10, 2020;
State education officials have announced 923 coronavirus cases reported among school students and staff members between Dec. 3 and Dec. 9, a large increase compared to previous weeks.
Those cases are among 503 students and 420 staffers and do not include cases among students who are remote learning. Additionally, cases are only included if the infected person has been in a school building within the seven days before testing positive.
This week’s report shows an increase of almost 400 cases. Last week, the department reported 527 positive COVID cases among 276 students and 251 staffers. That report was similar to the numbers released the week prior. ....

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