At CCHS, drinking ‘concerning’; LGBTQ+ students struggle more with stress
Results also addressed changes in student well-being and efforts to address gaps in access to advanced courses.
Education
AI vs. AI: Thoreau teacher’s firing raises complex questions
Christine Apollos alleges an improper investigation of her claims of the use of AI in evaluations that led to her dismissal.
Before going solar at middle school, School Committee wants answers
“I don’t want to run into a 20-year decision in haste. I mean, it’s a long time.”
Climate/culture panel gears up with guidance for School Committee
The committee will review school climate and culture three times during the academic year per the latest framework.
Schools examining tech use across multiple cohorts
Parents say their concerns go beyond cellphones to other ed tech and “edutainment tools.”
Thoreau School’s ‘fire wing’ stays closed as classes begin
The district determined it had to replace the fire suppression system before construction could begin.
A new year begins: Your back-to-school photos
Thanks for your pictures of how eager learners started their latest scholastic chapter.
District OKs $1.64M contract for CCHS amenities building
The Regional School Committee gave the contract to low bidder City Enterprises Inc. of Springfield on July 29.
Acton Education Fund sees rise in teachers’ grant requests
The CEF has disbursed more than $3 million to Acton schools in its lifetime.
In his waning tenure, Justin Cameron helps plan CMS’ next chapter
The longtime principal has chosen to spend his final weeks preparing those around him for what comes next.
Working group to shape Acton-Carlisle school climate reporting
The Climate and Culture Working Group is developing recommendations for updates on student prejudice and hate incidents.
Reading, writing, recalibrating: EL Education debuts in Acton
The K–5 curriculum is built around “knowledge-building” units that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening.