 Mount Greylock School Committee Hears 'Remarkable' MCAS DataThe Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday heard that students across the district showed significant growth in their performance on the commonwealth's spring 2026 round of standardized testing. Pittsfield's Crosby School Improves Accountability ScoreWhile the city works to solve outdated facility issues, Crosby Elementary School has improved its accountability score. Super Says Pittsfield Schools in 'Turnaround'Two-thirds of Pittsfield schools need focused or targeted assistance, according to 2025 accountability data from the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education. Central Berkshire Approves Competency Evaluation PlanThe state is mandating that school districts develop a competency evaluation plan now that the 10th grade MCAS scores are no longer a graduation requirement. Central Berkshire's MCAS Scores Rank Higher than StateCentral Berkshire Regional School District is one of 13 districts in the state recognized for exceeding pre-pandemic MCAS scores.  Question 2: Is MCAS a Tool or Barrier?Those who oppose the removal of MCAS as a graduation requirement fear it will stunt accountability while supporters feel it bogs students down. CBRSD MCAS Data Shows Value of the Interventionist ModelAdministrators explained at the last School Committee meeting that the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores showed students had made moderate progress toward targets.  Letter: Time to End the MCAS Graduation RequirementAs a parent, public educator, and school committee member, I urge you to vote YES on Question 2 and eliminate the MCAS as a graduation requirement. |
