Petition aims to avoid Rosh Hashana conflict

February 4, 2021

Arlington resident Sharona Jacobs has written a petition, endorsed by the rabbi of her congregation, asking the School Committee change its decision to reopen…

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Schlichtman explains context of his decision

August 12, 2020

by Bob Sprague

Schlichtman School Committee member Paul Schlichtman delivered this statement Aug. 10: I am facing the most critical decision I have made in 18 years…

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Goodbye, Jud: On-stage laughter topped school policies

March 25, 2016

by Bob Sprague

UPDATED: The School Committee bid six-year member Jud Pierce adieu Thursday, March 24. Some parts of the celebration were standard; some weren’t. The gift…

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Feasibility study urged that looks at all enrollment options

February 16, 2016

by Bob Sprague

Moriah Tyrrell, a Thompson School parent and a member of the Arlington School Enrollment Community Group, presented her views to the School Committee during…

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Hayner spells out ‘no’ vote on Bodie contract talks

December 15, 2015

by Bob Sprague

UPDATED: The following statement by School Committee William Hayner was left with the committee secretary on Thursday, Dec. 10, after the committee voted, 6-1,…

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Contined concern about PARCC testing

December 14, 2015

by Bob Sprague

Rebecca Steinitz, a literacy consultant in urban high schools and an Arlington High School parent, presented the following statement about PARCC and MCAS testing to…

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Schools appeal for changes in foundation budget

March 30, 2015

by Bob Sprague

School Committee member Kirsi Allison-Ampe and Linda Hanson, president of the Arlington Education Association, provided testimony to the state Foundation Review Budget Commission in…

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