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MCAS mandate repeal moves closer to ballot

BOSTON — Backers of a proposal to scrap the MCAS graduation requirement are gathering another round of signatures to make the ballot after lawmakers punted on approving the plan through

Lawmakers to consider raft of ballot questions

BOSTON — Plans to legalize “magic” mushrooms, scrap the MCAS graduation mandate, require voter ID and settle disputes over whether ride-hailing drivers can unionize are among a raft of referendums

MCAS ballot question: Teachers' union vs. business community

The high-profile ballot battle focuses on the fate of the poorest performing high school students and whether passing the state’s MCAS test should remain a requirement for graduation.

Education Reform Act drafter runs for NA school committee

NORTH ANDOVER — Ed Moscovitch announced his run for School Committee, following his 25 years of experience working closely with dozens of schools to improve literacy and increase proficiency.

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