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The Brookline School Committee convened virtually at 6 p.m. on August 4 to discuss plans for the upcoming 2020 - 2021 school year. For the high school, the student body would be separated into 2 cohorts, with both of them having two and a half days of in-person learning. Wednesday would have a two hour transitional period where faculty would sanitize the buildings and students would enter and exit.

Brookline School Committee presents reopening plans for 2020 – 2021 school year

August 5, 2020

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses reopening guidelines

July 4, 2020

The Expert Advisory Panel 4: Public Health, Safety and Logistics held their third meeting over Zoom on Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m. regarding the new guidelines about schools reopening. The Initial Return to School Guidance guidelines...

The Expert Advisory Panel 2 met on June 30 to discuss the role of physical education amidst the plans of school re-openings. Panel members emphasized the benefits of physical education on students mental health.

Expert Advisory Panel 2 focuses on ties between physical education and student mental health

July 1, 2020

School Curriculum Subcommittee members met on June 23 to discuss a new mathematics curriculum to accommodate the struggles of remote learning, specifically the METCO and Steps To Success Programs

School Curriculum Subcommittee meeting accommodates struggles with remote learning

June 25, 2020

The School Committee Finance Subcommittee met on June 23 to discuss plans for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and department fees for the 2020-21 school year.

Finance Subcommittee holds meeting to discuss summer programs and fees

June 25, 2020

John Mande shared some of his experiences with institutional racism and police brutality at the Humanize Black Voices event on June 20.

Humanize Black Voices offers a platform for discussion on racial biases

June 24, 2020

Protestors march down Harvard Street on June 19, 2020 in a demonstration against police brutality and racism. Over 4,500 people attended the event.

Local activists call for police reform during Juneteenth protest

June 21, 2020

THe Expert Advisory Panel 4 met on June 20 to discuss different plans for COVID-19 testing for when schools re-open in September.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses COVID-19 testing plans for schools

June 20, 2020

Students and teachers celebrate by eating foods of various cultures at the potluck.

Black: Past, Present, Proud Potluck Celebration – pride in African American culture

March 3, 2020

The main portion of the night was a conversation with Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement, moderated by Ambassador Wendy Sherman.

Me Too movement founder wins Gleitsman Activist Award

February 28, 2020

Brookline Booksmith is expanding into a next-door storefront after decades in Coolidge Corner. The space, which had been a Verizon, will house a Booksmith café.

Brookline Booksmith plans to expand after 55 years

February 13, 2020

Physics teacher Graciela Mohamedi spoke during during the C and F block assemblies about her experiences as a Latina woman and the power of a name and of identity.

Asking for Courage day adapts to new schedule

February 10, 2020