The number of Marblehead High School students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses has increased this school year, as has the number of students earning passing marks on AP exams, according to AP Program Coordinator Susan Shatford. At a recent School Committee meeting, Shatford presented data on AP testing. She highlighted an upward trend in students receiving a score of … [Read more...] about AP student enrollment, testing scores on the rise
Marblehead School Committee
School Committee talks special education programming
Marblehead Public Schools has served more than 800 students through special education programming during the 2025-26 academic year, according to Assistant Superintendent for Student Services LisaMarie Ippolito. Ippolito discussed the special education programming offered by the district at a recent School Committee meeting. She said the Department of Student Services, … [Read more...] about School Committee talks special education programming
Teacher accuses schools of antisemitism
Following Hanukkah celebrations Thursday night, the School Committee heard testimony from longtime Marblehead educator Brigette Karns, who waived her right to discuss the antisemitism allegations in executive session, allowing a grievance hearing to proceed in open session. The emotional testimony alleged antisemitism and retaliation by Marblehead Public Schools after Karns … [Read more...] about Teacher accuses schools of antisemitism
Marblehead’s Super passes the test
Superintendent John Robidoux earned strong marks from the Marblehead School Committee, which commended his professionalism, calm leadership, and commitment to rebuilding trust in the district following a turbulent year. Committee Chair Al Williams read the results of the evaluation during the School Committee meeting Thursday evening, describing the process as one that … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Super passes the test
Marblehead school enrollment down 6.3%
In his superintendent’s report, John Robidoux highlighted how the first weeks of school have been going for the students and teachers of Marblehead. He said that this year, 22 teachers have been hired in the Marblehead public schools, six of whom were working in the Marblehead school system in some capacity and have since moved to full-time teaching positions. “I love to … [Read more...] about Marblehead school enrollment down 6.3%