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| Gov. Charlie Baker talks education, mental health hospital reforms and veterans' tax credits in State of the State speech |
| By masslive.com- Shira Schoenberg |
| Published: 01/25/2017 |
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BOSTON - Gov. Charlie Baker announced in his State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday night that he will be looking to the Springfield schools as a model for how to assist struggling schools around the state. Baker cited Springfield's use of "empowerment zones" as a policy that can be expanded. Empowerment zones, partnerships between schools, state officials and unions, let schools make their own decisions on things like hiring, scheduling, budgeting and curriculum, rather than having those decisions made at a district level. "These zones create more flexibility in schools. And allow educators to make the changes necessary to provide a better learning environment for our kids," Baker said in his address. "In Springfield, this model is already making a positive difference for teachers and students." Baker said he will work with State Sen. Eric Lesser, D-Longmeadow, and State Rep. Alice Peisch, D-Wellesley, who have introduced bills to create more empowerment zones around the state. Read More. |
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