If you have concerns about the program, the school committee is the authority to address. An invitation has been issued to parents to voice concerns at this Wednesday’s meeting. Read the full article → from Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9
Parents of Neary 4th graders learned details on the pilot program to launch this January. Not all of them are happy about it. One mother, representing many, submitted a letter to the editor explaining her concerns. Read the full article → from 4th Grade One:One Pilot Project – Update and Letter to the editor (Updated)
Superintendent Charles Gobron invited parents and students, among others, to join a “School Calendar Study Group”. The intent is to examine best practices and determine the best schedule for the 2014-15 school year and forward. Read the full article → from Committee to explore changing the school calendar
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
Recently, three educators from Southborough/regional schools have made news – two for retiring and one for her side job. Here is a collection of local stories you may have missed. Read the full article → from Round-up of Southborough educators in the news
Southborough’s burden is minor compared to neighbors, but we do have its own unpaid lunch problem. Read the full article → from Did you pay your lunch bill?