Remote Learning Plan Attached and MCAS Cancellation

April 11, 2020

Dear HPS Community,

First and foremost, thank you!! Your patience and understanding during this challenging time are greatly appreciated. I hope this finds you and your family healthy and well.

Hull Public Schools Remote Learning Plan

This week the principals and I completed the remote learning plan for the district.  The goal of the document is to place information related to remote learning opportunities during the closure in one location. The remote learning plan is a living document and will be updated as appropriate. I have provided the plan as an attachment and it will be posted on the HPS website.   

Legislation Passed to Cancel MCAS

Previously, a waiver from the federal government to waive the federal requirement for annual statewide student assessment was granted. Yesterday, Governor Baker signed state legislation waiving the MCAS testing requirement for the remainder of the 2019 – 2020 school year. As a result of the federal and state actions, the Commissioner of Education cancelled this spring’s regular administration of grade-level MCAS testing for students in grades three to ten. 

In addition, the legislation allows the DESE upon the Commissioner of Education’s recommendation, to modify or waive the competency determination requirements for high school graduation in order to address disruptions caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 or the state of emergency. The Commissioner is considering various options and further guidance will be provided.

Thank you for your continued support of the Hull Public Schools.

Kind regards,

Judy Kuehn
Interim Superintendent