News from Commissioner Riley & the MA DESE
May 8, 2020
The following is a letter to parents followed by a two-page School Connectedness document that can help explain the expectations around remote learning and describes where additional support is available in a variety of areas.
This document is a response to the many inquiries we have received related specifically to high schools in light of this spring’s school closure.
Parents’ Guide to Student Success
Math & Reading Guides Created for Grades K-8 & High school
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
High School English
Courtesy of the National PTA's Parents’ Guides to Student Success.
Rec Woo Online
Rec Woo Online is a program of the City of Worcester Division of Youth Opportunities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home advisory which provides enrichment opportunities for youth through online platforms.
- Three 20 minute videos each week!
- Arts, Academics, and Athletics activities!
- Weekly challenges; send us photos and videos of what you have done at home.
Tune in weekly for new videos, activities, and challenges!
At Home with PZ
Support learning with "At Home with Project Zero". Explore the Grade Level extensions for preschool through high school: https://pz.harvard.edu/at-home-with-pz