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School Committee Backs Yes Vote on Override
The Reading School Committee voted 5-0 to formally endorse a "yes" vote on the town's November 3 operating override.
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Subcommittee reviews testing load, graduation overhaul
The Medford School Committee's Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee reviewed district testing practices and previewed the state's post-MCAS graduation framework.
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Wayland School Committee approves Gossels Fund science, journalism grants
School Committee approves Gossels Fund spending and reviews flat MCAS scores with significant 10th grade decline in first year without graduation stakes.
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School Committee Approves Nolan's Annual Goals
The Newton School Committee voted 8-0 to approve Superintendent Nolan's annual goals and spent much of its meeting weighing a longer school bus contract to attract electric-bus bidders.
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Subcommittee advances ICE, voting rule policies
The Watertown Public Schools Policy Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance an immigration/ICE preparedness policy and a revised voting-procedures policy to the full School Committee.
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Committee votes 4-0 to repeal seven policies
Committee voted 4-0 to remove seven outdated policies and unanimously amended bus driver standards; quarterly report showed athletic field deficit.
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Woburn panel OKs new facility rental rate
A Woburn parent told the School Committee the district missed a legal deadline to give her full access to her children's student records.
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School Committee votes 3-1 for playground review
Burlington's School Committee voted 3-1 to force a public playground vendor review at Fox Hill Elementary. Member Catherine told colleagues a proposed climbing structure lacks third-party IPEMA safety certification and has a 12-foot fall height, versus a 7-foot-4-inch alternative from Childscapes.
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Watertown Panel Defers Two Items, Reviews MCAS Data
Watertown's Curriculum Subcommittee reviewed 2026 MCAS results showing gains in most subjects but persistent gaps for high-needs students.
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Committee Approves Policies, 2027 Galvin Trips
Wakefield's School Committee heard that fiscal 2027 will be the last year the district can tap revolving funds to offset its budget.
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