The School Committee is discussing the institution of a new policy that would give the committee control over what banners and flags are hung up in schools. The committee’s policy subcommittee met on Zoom Friday to discuss the policy after a removal of a Black Lives Matter flag that was hanging in the high school’s cafeteria. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and … [Read more...] about School Committee flags down banner policy
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Marblehead School Committee backs super after pro-Israel statement
MARBLEHEAD — The School Committee voted unanimously last Thursday night in favor of finding no wrongdoing by Acting Superintendent Michelle Cresta concerning a statement she released last week in support of Israel. The vote stemmed from an email that the committee received from a parent requesting to open an official complaint against Cresta. In a press release sent out by … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee backs super after pro-Israel statement
Rich Rubino to speak at next COA Speaker Series Event
Author and political analyst Rich Rubino will be recounting humorous stories from past presidential campaigns at the next Council on Aging Speaker Series event titled: A Funny Thing Happened on the Campaign Trail. The event will take place on Wednesday Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. at the COA. A Marblehead resident, Rubino has authored five political books, most recently publishing … [Read more...] about Rich Rubino to speak at next COA Speaker Series Event
Marblehead Public Schools receives $75K career pathways grant
Marblehead Public Schools has been chosen as a recipient of a $75,000 state grant that will help students receive coursework and improve work-based learning experiences in high-demand industries. The award was announced by state Sen. Brendan Crighton and state Rep. Jenny Armini in a press release Monday. The funds will go toward the district's Innovation Career Pathways … [Read more...] about Marblehead Public Schools receives $75K career pathways grant
Marblehead hears from school super candidates
The School Committee interviewed two candidates for the interim superintendent of schools position Monday inside of the Marblehead High School Library. The two candidates, Dr. Theresa McGuinness and Dr. Jannell Pearson-Campbell, were announced as finalists for the position in a press release last week after multiple Screening Committee meetings took place, in which committee … [Read more...] about Marblehead hears from school super candidates