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Baker School violates state teacher licensure rules, frustrating teachers and parents
For the second year in a row, middle school teachers at the Baker School are preparing to be asked to teach outside of their areas of licensure more often than state regulations allow. Those state regulations require that educators teach no more than 20% of their workloads — at the...
Local school district makes history with its 'remarkable' new building: 'This project sets a new standard'
The school opened in 2022, and after less than two years, it's already surpassed its goals. An elementary school in the Greater Boston area is running entirely on renewable energy. According to Renewable Energy Magazine, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District partnered with Eversource, a utility company, to build an elementary...
Student Who Sued Harvard Over Antisemitism to Speak at Republican National Convention
Kestenbaum, pictured to the right protesting a pro-Palestine rally in May, confirmed to The Crimson on Sunday that he will address the convention in Milwaukee as one of 24 "everyday Americans" who are supporting former President Donald Trump to win reelection in November. By Frank S. Zhou. Shabbos “Alexander” Kestenbaum,...
Bryant University and Holy Cross Dean’s Lists Announced
Academic awards and honors announcements about Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents are sent to The Bedford Citizen via the academic institutions. Bryant University Names Julia Dearing to Dean’s List. Bryant University is pleased to recognize Julia Dearing of Bedford for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement...
Wilmington Public Schools Hiring Substitute Teachers & Educational Assistants
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools is seeking substitute teachers at the elementary school, middle school and high school levels, according to a job listing posted on July 10, 2024. Wilmington Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to substitute in our dynamic schools. If you have availability...
BPS Students Are Still Learning Even While Summer Is In Full Swing
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Thousands of Boston Public School (BPS) students are receiving educational and informative lessons while school is out for the summer. One of the many organizations participating in the afterschool and beyond program is Courageous Sailing. “[During this program], dozens of Boston Public School kids are...
No Summer Break for Belmont Educators
While students kick back and enjoy a few weeks away from the classroom, staff and faculty of the Belmont Public Schools are gearing up for the new year. As part of that, teachers are engaging in professional development workshops while also taking part in the review and revision process for curricula throughout the district. This includes beginning to develop much-needed in-house special education programming.
Math Problem: The real deal behind Newton’s curriculum mystery
For a while now, there’s been chatter about Newton’s schools and math—rumors that the schools don’t have math curriculum and just wing it, and rumors that the schools are teaching Russian math, for example—and what’s being taught where. In a recent interview with the...
Boston Hosts 2024 Conference, Uniting School Nutrition Professionals for Education and Innovation
From July 14th to July 16th, the 2024 Annual National Conference (ANC) of the School Nutrition Association (SNA) transformed Boston into a vibrant hub for over 6,000 school lunch service workers. This highly anticipated event offered an all-expense-paid trip for attendees, providing an unparalleled opportunity for education, networking, and, of course, sampling a wide variety of nutritious foods.
Massport Awards Annual Butler Memorial Scholarship South Boston graduate receives award for college
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipient of the annual scholarship honoring the memory of Tommy Butler, the long-time Massport Director of External Affairs and lifelong South Boston resident. The 2024 Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship was awarded to South Boston resident Marielle Rehm. “Mari...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 4 Wilmington Students Named To Dean’s List At Holy Cross
WORCESTER, MA — More than 1,600 students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The following Wilmington students made the list:. Rhiannon Dyment, Class of 2026. Madison Guy, Class of...
Lynnfield committee appoints Geary as superintendent
The school committee voted to appoint Interim Superintendent Thomas Geary as the superintendent of Lynnfield Public Schools at its meeting on Wednesday. In a Facebook post hours before the meeting on Wednesday, School Committee Member Jamie Hayman wrote he would vote “no” on the agenda item to appoint Geary to the permanent role of superintendent and said the Lynnfield community “deserves an explanation” as to why.
WHS Boys Basketball To Hold Annual 3v3 Tournament For Boys & Girls In Grades 3-8 On August 24
WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington High School Boys Basketball Boosters Club is holding its 3rd Annual 3v3 Tournament for Boys and Girls in Grades 3-8 on Saturday, August 24, 2024 on the Shawsheen Courts. The schedule is as follows:. Boys & Girls entering Grades 3 & 4 will play...
School Com awards Schools Supt. Milaschewski a 3 percent pay raise
READING - With the district’s top administrator earning high praise in his latest performance review, the town’s School Committee earlier this summer awarded Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Thomas Milaschewski a 3 percent raise in FY’25. During a meeting in RMHS’ library in late June, the School Committee...
School Committee begins search for a new assistant superintendent
Following the appointment of Interim Superintendent Thomas Geary as the superintendent of Lynnfield Public Schools, passing with a vote of 4-1, the school committee discussed a search committee for a new assistant superintendent. School Committee Chair Kate DePrizio moved to create an interview committee that would consist of up to...
Town lauds local Barrows School student for award-winning essay submission
WOBURN - A local Barrows Elementary School student’s award-winning essay for a Mass Water Resource Authority (MWRA) contest will remain on display at Boston’s Waterworks Museum through the month of September. Recently posting photos on social media of the May ceremony, the town’s top DPW managers cheered on...
Watertown Community Foundation Funds High School Internships at Local Organizations
The following press release was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation. Watertown – Since 2015 the Watertown Community Foundation has made it possible for high school students in Watertown to gain valuable professional experience by funding summer internships. Nearly 70 high-schoolers have received stipends from the Watertown Community Foundation High School Internship Program since it began. This year, four students from Watertown High School will receive internship stipends from the Watertown Community Foundation to learn more about working in one of Watertown’s non profits.
Docs earn series win with Area 4 split against Medford
MEDFORD — The Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team earned its first series win against the Medford Mustangs since 2019 with a 5-3 win in the opener of an Class AAA Area 4 doubleheader Friday at Jim McAbee Field at North Medford High School. The Mustangs rallied...
Boston music student's dream put at risk by rare tumor
BOSTON — Anthony Johnson's passion for music is easy to see — and hear. He can distinguish every chord and every instrument as he creates scores in his Boston apartment or in a recording studio at Berklee College of Music. "I was always very musical," Johnson said. "Not...
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