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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Tough economic times will mean tough choices,” McGovern said, adding that the guidelines presented a way of making those choices. Cambridge spends about twice as much per pupil as other districts in the state, but the most recent Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results show that the district suffers from a significant black-white achievement gap and scores well below the state average...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: School District Discusses Budget | 12/2/2009 | See Source »

...There’s no MCAS for ethical behavior or kindness. But, there are some areas that can be seen, measured, and even counted,” said Superintendent Jeffrey M. Young...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: School District Discusses Budget | 12/2/2009 | See Source »

Specifically, an MCAS and Adequate Yearly Progress Report released last night outlined measures for improving teaching and learning strategies...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe and Sofia E. Groopman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Cambridge School Test Scores Below Target | 10/21/2009 | See Source »

...surprisingly, school committee members were not pleased with the results of the MCAS...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe and Sofia E. Groopman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Cambridge School Test Scores Below Target | 10/21/2009 | See Source »

However, the committee members saw the MCAS as an imperfect measure...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe and Sofia E. Groopman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Cambridge School Test Scores Below Target | 10/21/2009 | See Source »

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