What does the evidence say about how schools can improve the adolescent literacy crisis happening in our country? In this webinar, we explore the Institute of Education Sciences Reading Intervention Guide for Grades 4 through 9, found here, and diving into two of the...
Partner Profile: Doherty Memorial High School
We’re happy to have Doherty Memorial High School as a new partner in our Core program! Here are some facts about Doherty:
- Principal: Sally Mahoney
- District Superintendent: Maureen Binienda
- Doherty is our 6th partner school in Worcester, MA
- Doherty Memorial High School is the Home of the Highlanders!
- According to U.S.News.com, Doherty Memorial High School has an Advanced Placement® participation rate of 50%. Great work Highlanders!
- Doherty celebrated a new school year dedicated to academic rigor at their AP Kickoff event on September 20th
- Notable Alumni: Ned Eames, President and co-founder of Tenacity, Inc., a non-profit in Boston that helps underserved youth develop skills through literacy, tutoring, mentoring, and family engagement activities
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AP Equity Self-Assessment Walkthrough – Webinar
Does your school monitor AP data through an equity lens? Is there an open enrollment policy for AP courses? How do you support students transitioning into AP? Watch our recent webinar below, where Mass Insight's team guide you through the AP Equity Self-Assessment...
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