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2021 World Languages Framework 
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2020 English Language Development Standards
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Culturally Responsive Teaching & 2019 Arts Framework 

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2018 History and Social Science Framework 
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 Supplement to the 2018 Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework — Updated December 2021
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 Vertical Progression of the Standards for History and Social Science Practice
Literacy & Humanities
 Race, Racism, and Culturally Responsive Teaching in History and Social Science in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
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Civics Project Guidebook — Updated December 2021

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2017 English Language Arts and Literacy Framework 

 Highlights: 2017 Revisions to the ELA/Literacy Standards

 Grade-by-Grade Explanations: 2017 Revisions to the ELA/Literacy Standards

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2017 Mathematics Framework 

 Highlights: 2017 Revisions to the Mathematics Standards

 Grade-by-Grade Explanations: 2017 Revisions to the Mathematics Standards

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 Elementary Grades Mathematics Infographic: Climbing the Measurement Mountain

 Middle Grades Mathematics Infographic: Path to Proportional Success

2016 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Framework 

2016 Science and Technology Engineering Framework 

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2014 Vocational Technical Education Frameworks

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1999 Comprehensive Health Framework 

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