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Assistant principal who quietly resigned from Hull High hired in similar position in Mansfield
Julie Burke, now known as Julie Burke Israel, was mentioned among other hires by Mansfield Superintendent Teresa Murphy in a district newsletter on June 20. When questioned about Burke’s absence from Hull High in May, former Superintendent Judith Kuehn asked that the public “respect her privacy” and would give no further details about the administrator’s prolonged absence. Burke Israel did not attend Hull High’s graduation, and her resignation was not discussed at the school committee’s June 24 meeting. The Times’ request to committee Chair David Twombly about why the district did not announce Burke Israel’s departure has gone unanswered.
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
Shelter children may be headed to KP
NORFOLK - It looks like the crisis on the southern border will impact two local school systems. The town of Norfolk and King Philip Regional school systems may be required to educate some children being housed in the temporary homeless family shelter the state recently set up in a former Norfolk prison.
Avedian Receives Harvard Heroes Award
WATERTOWN — John Avedian received the prestigious 2024 Harvard Heroes Award on June 13. According to Harvard’s website, “Harvard Heroes is an annual program held in the spring that recognizes and celebrates high-performing staff from across every School and the Central Administration. These staff members have been nominated and/or selected by their peers and departments for their leadership, teamwork, adaptability, innovation and exceptional contributions.” This award is bestowed on just one-half of one percent of all Harvard staff. Avedian has served in the Central Administration of Harvard for the last 8 years as a Senior Safety Officer.
Arlington teen blazes a path in government, environmentalism, arts
Greta Mastro is an aspiring author, veteran climate-change activist, soon-to-be college student -- and earlier this year became the first student commissioner for the Arlington Commission for Arts & Culture (ACAC). It's not certain, but it appears likely that she is the only teenage voting member of any Town of...
Burlington Public Schools Capital Plan Draft Presented
Burlington Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti and Operations Director, Bob Cunha, introduced a 20-year facilities plan to the School Committee at their July 23 meeting. The goal is to put to paper the anticipated needs of the School District and prevent capital needs from sneaking up on the town.
STEAM-Based Preschool Opens in Former Athena Academy
A new play-based, STEAM-focused preschool has opened in Belmont. First established in Connecticut in 1998, Youbellor Child Academy on Brighton Street is one of several Youbellor centers across the country, and the third in Massachusetts. Its focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, more commonly referred to as STEAM, prioritizes children’s ability to think, according to its website.
Supt. of Hingham Public Schools Year Two Evaluation
Superintendent of Schools Margaret Adams was rated “needs improvement” overall during the school committee’s evaluation this week, following her second year on the job. The School Committee met with Dr. Adams on Wednesday, June 24, to conduct her annual evaluation. During the meeting, the Chair of the School Committee, Nes Correnti, read Dr. Adam’s performance review and noted that similar to last year, she worked through the ratings and committee comments with the Vice Chair to complete the evaluation.
Ashland mom says replacing MCAS graduation requirement will improve state education
As the parent of two children in Ashland Public Schools, including a 10-year-old son with a learning disability, I have long been alarmed by the impact that the MCAS graduation requirement has on children of all ages. That is why I’m fighting for Massachusetts to replace this requirement with a more common-sense measure, one where districts certify that graduating students have mastered the skills and knowledge they need, as decided by the state’s rigorous and comprehensive academic standards. ...
Students to Stage Killer Performance
• For two nights this summer, Needham High School will transform into cliquey Westerberg High circa 1989 in a local production of Heathers: The Musical. Needham Student Theatre, a nonprofit and student-run theater troupe, is staging the teen edition of the show, adapted from the cult ’80s film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The show runs Aug. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. at the NHS auditorium.
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Malden Catholic Students from Winthrop, MA achieves honor Roll- Fourth Quarter. Malden Catholic students have completed the coursework required for the fourth quarter of the 2023-2024 school year (this list is complete as of July 8, 2024). The school has three categories for outstanding academic performance honors: President’s List (90 – 100 in all classes), First Honors (85 to 89 in all classes), and Second Honors (80 to 84 in all classes).
Named to dean's list
MEDFORD, MA - Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Zoee Blossom, class of 2024, of Saxtons River, VT. Will Taggard, class of 2026, of Brattleboro, VT.
Column: Generations Making the Choice with College Tour vs. Glossy Brochure
If you are a Belmont parent of a teenager, odds are good that you will visit a college campus this summer. We register for tours, make the drive, search for the visitors’ center, follow the earnest tour guide walking backward, and hope for a sign that maybe this is the school where our kid will be happy. The college where we had the great ice cream wins over the one with the big dead rat.
School Committee hires district physician, discusses staffing plans, approves $6m in payments
UPDATED July 26: In less than 20 minutes, the Arlington School Committee hired Dr. Marie Walsh Condon, chair of the town's Board of Health and who also helps out in other ways in town, as district physician; heard plans to shore up staffing in the finance department; and approved some $6 million in payments Thursday afternoon.
Ashland Business Association awards two scholarships to Ashland High School Seniors Jerry Judge and Tanush Garg
This year, the Ashland Business Association [ABA] awards Jerry Judge and Tanush Garg each a $1,500 ABA Scholarship Award. The business association’s Scholarship Committee selects high school seniors residing within Ashland, who best demonstrate good work ethics, motivation, creativity and business/community interests. Jerry Judge is pursuing Managerial Economics at...
Swampscott provides peek inside new elementary school
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Final preparations are being made at the town’s new $100 million elementary school, which will welcome approximately 700 students next month. The new facility is located at 10 Whitman Road, where its predecessor, the Stanley School, stood for almost a century. When the doors of the new school officially open on Aug. 28, […] The post Swampscott provides peek inside new elementary school appeared first on Itemlive.
College students: here’s how to vote when you’re away from home
Sheets. Pillow cases. Desk lamp. Laundry basket. Shower shoes. If you’re heading off to college, these things are likely on your checklist. But you may be overlooking one essential item:. Voting. And voting, of course, is not just for college students. Whether you’re entering the workforce or continuing your...
School Committee Drafts Long Term Facilities Master Plan
The Burlington School Committee Tuesday night began to discuss a long term facilities master plan, a living document that would prioritize major upgrades, repairs and new buildings for years into the future. “I don’t see this as a final conversation; I really see this as a starting conversation, and we...
Roger Williams University Announces 2024 Graduates
BRISTOL, RI (07/25/2024)– The following students received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2024. Billy Ashworth of Holliston MA (01746) Colleen Curley of Holliston MA (01746) Morgan Holmes of Holliston MA (01746) About RWU: At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and...
Revised parking plan OK’d for Bright Bear
BURLINGTON - Bright Bear Academy received approval from the Planning Board for a revised parking plan at its hopeful site of business at 22 A Street. Bright Bear Academy is a childcare center business. The proponents needed to submit a parking plan before moving forward with a building permit, which is why this minor engineering change appeared before the planners ahead of a site plan and special permit.
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