Amid a “housing crisis,” Wellesley sees rise in affordable housing
High school students today may be more likely to see themselves as residents of apartments or condos rather than houses.…
A look into chronic absenteeism and attendance policies at the high school
Over the past few years, school attendance rates have been steadily declining in Wellesley and the nation. More students are…
A glimpse into Unified Sports and its focus on inclusion
The world of sports is not only divided by gender and level, but also by ability, which is a broader,…
Controversies amid Black History Month: ‘The Embrace’ statue and changes in the AP African American studies curriculum
If you find yourself on Boston Commons on the 1965 Freedom Plaza, you wouldn’t miss the newly installed 20-foot tall…
The Wellesley Public Schools’ new strategic plan: is it an opportunity to add religious and cultural holidays to the academic calendar?
How does a school decide what holiday students should take off? Under state law, public schools across Massachusetts must have…
The unforgettable story of Herlda Senhouse: Wellesley’s 111 year old
Exit the high school building, head for the Brook Path, and keep walking on the path until Dana Hall is…
Women’s History Month: 99 years of diligence amid disruption
We called her Tai Tai, but her real name was 陆兰英, or Lu Lanying. I only learned that a few…
The price of overnight internet fame
Imagine: you posted a light-hearted TikTok on your account earlier today, and you think nothing of it – your account…