Schools
Shorty: Did you know thousands of children in Massachusetts rely on state-licensed childcare programs every day? Learn what a recent audit uncovered about lapses in oversight, including missed safety checks and delayed investigations into child abuse reports. Find out how these issues could be...
Shorty: Did you know school committee members are raising questions about recent academic data, uncovering shifts in literacy and math performance? Find out how tools like IXL and Dibels are shaping the way student progress is measured and discover why a new timed test format has some parents and...
Shorty: Did you know that the Groton-Dunstable School District just secured a new contract that could save over $500,000 while boosting teacher salaries? Curious about what else was negotiated? Find out how these changes impact health insurance, classroom coverage, and even the length of the school...
Shorty: What about the Superintendent’s new goals? Discover the district’s plans for boosting student achievement, improving community engagement, and fostering a culture of belonging. Did you know that some Groton-Dunstable students will soon be visiting New York City for a special music trip?...
Shorty: Did you know Groton-Dunstable’s new superintendent is developing a detailed plan to boost student achievement and strengthen community ties? Learn about the data-driven initiatives he’s rolling out and find out how these strategies could shape the district’s future. Discover the committee’s...
Shorty: Did you know Mass public schools have received updated guidance to help distinguish between protected free speech and unprotected harassment? Learn how the state is supporting schools in fostering open discourse while swiftly addressing bullying. Find out what steps are being taken to...
Shorty: Find out how the district is managing larger class sizes and staffing shortages after cutting 25 positions. How are students and teachers adapting to fewer resources? What steps are Superintendent Geoff Bruno taking to address these challenges? Explore the changes to social-emotional...
Shorty: Learn how GDRS is taking proactive steps to address long-term infrastructure needs by developing its first-ever five-year capital plan. Discover how the district aims to tackle aging buildings and deferred maintenance through the help of independent consultants and strategic planning.
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The installation of a new cell tower at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School is progressing. Sherry Kersey, the district's Director of Finance, confirmed that the project is currently in the permitting phase.
Approved by the school board earlier this year, the tower aims to address the...
Groton’s recent rejection of a tax override underscores a growing resistance among taxpayers across the state to the overwhelming financial burdens placed on them by school funding. While Massachusetts legislators are quick to praise the state’s public schools, they have been very slow to address...