How does a school decide what holiday students should take off? Under state law, public schools across Massachusetts must have days off for statewide legal […]
Tag: Wellesley Public Schools
Wellesley Educators Association plans for school reopening amidst logistical hurdles
Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Lussier announced the district’s reopening timeline on March 18. The elementary schools transitioned on April 5, while the middle […]
Why we should reinstate snow days
An early morning phone call. Pulling up the shade to reveal curtains of snow. An extra couple of hours. A chance to catch up on […]
Our COVID-19 testing program exacerbates educational inequality. What can we do about it?
I was more than happy to return back to school in a hybrid model after enduring two weeks of full remote learning, and I will […]
A Q&A with the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Charmie Curry
Is there anything that you or your department is worried about coming into the new school year? Our office is always attentive to the myriad […]
Activism from home
High school students around the world are learning to overcome the notion that because they are younger they have to wait for adults in power […]