Luca Kelley Nielsen – The Sagamore

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 Expert Advisory Panel 2 met on June 23 to discuss methods of student support and incorporating wellness into the fall semester.

Expert Advisory Panel 2 discusses wellness initiatives and supports for returning students

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

The four panels of the Remote Learning Task Force met June 19 to discuss plans for the reopening of schools in September. Education equity, student experience and health protocols were all reviewed in the meeting.

Remote Learning Task Force meets to discuss potential plans for Brookline schools in September

June 19, 2020

Finance Subcommittee members met Tuesday to discuss the budget for the coming school year. Interim Superintendent Ben Lummis reviewed budget uncertainty in regards to programs to the Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Finance Subcommittee holds meeting to discuss 2020-2021 budget

June 16, 2020

Members of the Brookline School Committee (BSC) convened over Zoom on June 15 at 6 pm to discuss policy issues, specifically as they pertained to the Hancock Village construction project.

School committee meeting addresses longstanding policy issues

June 16, 2020

Members of the BEU, BSC and BPO met over Zoom on June 7 to discuss the coming school year and the issuing of RIFs to paraprofessionals in the district.

Teachers union responds to beginning of layoff recalls

June 8, 2020

Residents honored the life of George Floyd with a mural in Minneapolis, the city where Floyd lived and was murdered.

Timeline of George Floyd and national protests

June 7, 2020

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