A familiar face was tapped to lead the Marblehead Community Charter Public School as its head of school, succeeding Peter Cohen, who resigned last year. Stephanie Brant, who has been the school's interim head of school for 11 months, was appointed to the full-time post by the charter’s board of trustees last week. In a statement, the board praised Brant’s collaborative … [Read more...] about Brant to lead Marblehead Community Charter
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Students walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges
A number of students across the school district walked to school Tuesday morning in honor of the 63rd anniversary of civil-rights activist Ruby Bridges’ first walk to a segregated school. On Nov. 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked to William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana, becoming the first Black student to attend the formerly whites-only … [Read more...] about Students walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges
Marblehead resident to embark on international teaching research program
Mercy Baez has been chosen by Fulbright Teacher Exchanges to take part in its Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program. The Salem native is one of 20 individuals selected for this year’s award cycle. The program gives winners the opportunity to conduct research about other countries’ education systems in order to better themselves, their schools, and perhaps the United … [Read more...] about Marblehead resident to embark on international teaching research program
Marblehead unites with Stop & Shop to feed the community
Danette Russo knows what it’s like to struggle to put food on the table. She once had to rely on food stamps and pantries herself, which served as her main inspiration to become the food service director of Community Food Pantry. Russo’s philosophy for her pantry at the Community Charter Public School (MCCPS) involves being a judgment-free, open-door, safe environment for those … [Read more...] about Marblehead unites with Stop & Shop to feed the community
Kids showcase their business skills at entrepreneur fair
Dog treats, jewelry, and professional cutting boards were just some of the items up for sale inside of the Marblehead Community Charter Public School's gymnasium Sunday as part of its first ever children’s entrepreneur fair. The event, sponsored by Acton Children’s Business Fair, consisted of 50 kid-vendors ranging in age from six years old to 16 years old. Marblehead … [Read more...] about Kids showcase their business skills at entrepreneur fair