How the North Reading Public Schools are #Leading the Nation
In public education it is rare that we take the time to step back and appreciate our achievements and celebrate our accomplishments. Graduation and grade level transitions allow us time to reflect upon our experiences, but in truth there is so much that is accomplished daily that we rarely are able to recognize the successes of our students and staff. At the state level we do celebrate achievement and growth scores on standardized assessments, through district accountability, and via other quantitative measures but there is certainly a need to transcend these measures and focus not only on those aspects of the educational experience but also on the experiences that have educated the whole child. From inviting learning spaces, student engagement, and athletic and academic competitions to performances, showcases, and awards and achievements, there is much in North Reading and Massachusetts to recognize and celebrate. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary...