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MCAS Series Part 1: MCAS Purpose & 2022 Results

On Wednesday, December 14th, from 4:30-5:30PM, Part One of the new MCAS Series was presented by the Worcester Education Equity Roundtable (WEER).

The virtual event featured an overview of the history and purpose of the MCAS and an analysis of Worcester’s 2022 MCAS results.

Following presentations, a panel of knowledgeable local and statewide education stakeholders discussed the key equity issues these results raised and how districts could effectively harness MCAS data to promote student achievement.

Download: Q&A Sheet from the Event

Speakers and panelists included:

  • Laura Dziorny, Deputy Director, Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy

  • Marco Andrade, Director of School and Student Performance, Worcester Public Schools

  • John Yormie Jr., Program Coordinator, African Community Education & Worcester Public School Parent

  • Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director, Worcester Education Collaborative

Program Overview

Welcome | Jennifer Davis Carey, Worcester Education Collaborative

MCAS History and Purpose| Laura Dziorny, Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy

Analyzing Worcester’s 2022 MCAS Data | Marco Andrade, Worcester Public Schools

Discussion | John Yormie Jr., Laura Dziorny, Marco Andrade; moderated by Jennifer Davis Carey

Q&A

The Worcester Education Equity Roundtable is generously sponsored by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and the Barr Foundation. Learn more about the Roundtable’s work here.

Save the date for Part Two of the MCAS Series planned for January 2023.

Earlier Event: October 26
13th Annual Meeting
Later Event: January 19
MCAS SERIES PART 2: CHANGES & IMPLICATIONS

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