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...school committee meeting, community members interrupted a budget presentation to debate whether the standardized test scores of city public schools demonstrated that the schools were improving. The contention centered around the issue of whether a high percentage of students passing the tests was significant in light of a relatively low percentage achieving proficient scores. While many specific complaints about what the scores tell us are justified, we believe this debate masks a larger issue–the effectiveness of state standardized testing in general. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is a series of standardized tests designed to measure...
...Faculty Council mused about its forum, Attendance at monthly meetings dwindled low. “We think the problem must be with the quorum!” “We must not stoop to pressure or implore ‘em, Who cares if the professors never go?” The Faculty Council mused about its forum. “Like Amaker, let’s lower standards for ‘em! From one-sixth to one-eighth will do, you know; We think the problem must be with the quorum...
...jets to the tune of five goals. Although a timely goal by junior Devon MacLaughlin brought the Crimson back within one to start the fourth, the lead was insurmountable as Marist scored three more late in the quarter to end the Crimson’s weekend on a low note.“I’m glad we had a chance to develop our team grit,” co-captain Lauren Snyder said. “Just being able to play five games in 24 hours gives us a lot of confidence.”HARVARD...
...testament to the challenging conditions. Collectively, the team shot 322, finishing just nine shots back of first place Lewis University in a field of 11 schools. The Crimson was tied with Fairfield University for second place. Junior Michael Shore paced the team with a 77, posting the tournament low. Sophomore Greg Shuman followed with a 79. “I just sort of slapped it around for 18 holes and did all right,” Shore said. “I personally hadn’t touched a club since November. I was happy but expectations are always very...
...saves early and both team made some adjustments, both made mistakes, both capitalized on them.” Tillman added. “With play being so sloppy there were tendencies for balls to be thrown.” An explosive second half more than made up for the low-scoring first, as sophomore Travis Burr followed up Motschwiller’s goal with one of his own just over two minutes later. The Crimson offense came alive for eight goals at even strength. “We didn’t really make a ton of adjustments...