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The Brookline School Committee is at a crossroads, debating a new school calendar that could transform how they honor diverse cultural and religious observances within the community.

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Brookline School Committee debates holiday calendar changes to honor community diversity
Committee debates school calendar, supporting version 2 to honor community diversity and improve attendance.
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January 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Parents in Brookline are demanding answers as overcrowded classrooms and an $8 million budget shortfall threaten the quality of education for their children.

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Brookline parent urges transparency amid $8M school budget shortfall
Parent highlights overcrowded classrooms and demands accountability for school funding challenges.
citizenportal.ai
February 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Brookline School Committee is at a crossroads, grappling with the inclusion of Eid al-Fitr in the school calendar while balancing cultural diversity and educational integrity.

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Brookline School Committee debates Eid al Fitr holiday designation amid equity and attendance concerns
School committee debates adding Eid al-Fitr as a holiday while considering diverse community needs.
citizenportal.ai
January 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Brookline schools are bracing for a $150M budget amidst a projected increase of 64 students—how will rising costs impact our kids' education?

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School committee reviews $150M budget amid 64 student enrollment increase
Committee anticipates rising costs impacting budget with significant increases in staffing and services.
citizenportal.ai
April 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Brookline High School is shaking things up this year with a new schedule that promises more learning hours but raises concerns for students navigating tighter transitions.

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School Board Implements New Learning Schedule and Approves Capital Improvement Plan
VHS adjusts schedule for added learning hours and approves deferred maintenance funding.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Brookline Select Board is racing against the clock to secure funding solutions that could save local schools and vital community services from devastating cuts.

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Select Board discusses budget strategies amid school funding concerns
Select Board evaluates options for school budget gaps and seeks collaborative solutions
citizenportal.ai
April 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🍎✨ Kick off #TeacherAppreciationWeek with us TOMORROW at BHS for our Celebrating Teachers event!
Honoring 2024 Caverly Award winners:
🏆 Lisa Rodrigues (BHS)
🏆 Amanda Kretschmar (Pierce)

🎁 Honor a special educator with a gift: airtable.com/appMgbpyGPPu...
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May 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The push to reinstate Advanced Placement English at Brookline High School has sparked intense debate, revealing a community eager for equitable educational opportunities.

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Brookline teacher advocates for reinstating AP English amid community demand and opposition
Community voices strong support for reinstating AP English at Brookline High amid ongoing debate.
citizenportal.ai
January 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Brookline's Town-School Partnership Meeting revealed urgent calls for a comprehensive approach to address systemic issues plaguing the school district.

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Committee reviews allegations and plans for student services investigation in North Andover
Committee discusses financial complaints and outlines next steps for student services probe.
citizenportal.ai
April 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Brookline Public Schools are facing a staggering $6 million budget gap as rising costs and lower revenues threaten educational quality.

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Town Select Board reveals $6 million school budget gap amid rising benefit costs
Town presents financial plan revealing $6 million school budget gap due to lower revenues.
citizenportal.ai
December 24, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Brookline's latest youth health survey reveals a promising drop in student sadness and suicide considerations, but critical disparities remain that demand urgent attention.

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Brookline youth survey shows declines in self‑reported depression and suicidality; gaps persist for some groups
At the Oct. 9 Brookline School Committee meeting, presenter Matt Dubois reviewed the district’s Brookline Youth Health Survey results, reporting multi‑year declines in several measures of student distress while noting persistent disparities by subgroup and continued need for school‑based services.
citizenportal.ai
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Brookline School Committee is under fire for failing to provide adequate special education services, amidst a shocking $1.2 million budget deficit that has parents demanding immediate accountability.

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School Committee Faces Criticism Over Special Education Funding and Service Delays
School committee faces urgent calls for action on special education funding and service delivery issues.
citizenportal.ai
January 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Brookline educators reveal that while most students feel supported, a concerning number still struggle to find a safe adult at school—what's being done to change this?

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Brookline educators emphasize student relationships through new survey results
Brookline educators highlight strong student support systems and address areas for improvement.
citizenportal.ai
March 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Brookline is charging ahead with a $48K grant to supercharge its EV infrastructure at local schools—are we ready for the electric vehicle revolution?

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Brookline School Committee accepts $48K EV charging grant for Baker and Driscoll Schools
Brookline approves grant for EV chargers and establishes 35¢ per kilowatt hour fee.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Brookline community is rallying to bring back School Resource Officers, emphasizing their vital role in fostering student safety and building trust.

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Brookline community pushes to reinstate school resource officer program for student safety
Community leaders urge reinstatement of School Resource Officers to enhance student safety and support.
citizenportal.ai
January 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM