Guide to Midterm Elections 2022: Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Ballot Questions

Audrey Garon, News Managing Editor|November 7, 2022

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Superintendent Dr. Linus Guillory announced in April that he will be stepping down on June 30.

Superintendent Guillory to resign, adding to continued turnover within district

After Legislature passed the Equitable Grading Bill with a 21-11 vote, Head of School Anthony Meyer vetoed it, explaining in an email that it shouldn't be in the student handbook and instead be left to curriculum coordinators.

Meyer vetoes Equitable Grading Bill

On Nov. 5, members of Brookline narrowly voted against the elimination of MCAS as a graduation requirement, but the ballot question was still passed for the state of Massachusetts.

Should MCAS define graduation? Voters weigh in on the future of high school testing

The Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) is an event dedicated to exploring topics related to race and racism through lessons, guest speakers and the stories of community members. In an email, Head of School Anthony Meyer announced the administration's decision to postpone the event to January of 2025.

Meyer: DoRRS postponed to January per safety concerns

During the Day of Racial Reform and Solidarity (DoRRS) in 2023, the speakers during the Telling Our Stories portion of the day, pictured above, read their speeches live, in front of an audience in the auditorium. This year, they will not. The new DoRRS format calls for pre-recorded speeches and class discussions after each speech.

Decision to pre-record DoRRS speeches sparks debate

The Student Library Advisory Board held their end-of-year celebration in the quad with food, prizes and book-themed activities.

Library end of year party celebrates a love for reading

Students explored careers from surgery to city infrastructure through Transfer, a virtual reality program brought to BHS by Youth Connections.

Simulating the next step: VR lets students explore career opportunities

Women in STEM Club members raise money for the Malala Fund, a charity that supports girls’ education, through a lemonade sale on a hot June afternoon.

Lemonade for Learning: Women in STEM Club Raises Funds for Malala Fund

Private schools like Winsor provide an alternative to the high school and public schooling with different pros and cons. Parents and students say there is rarely a one size fits all answer.

Private schools offer an alternative education with various advantages and drawbacks

For the third year, the Climate and Food Justice club is running an indoor farm from the high school, which produces food that is used for cafeteria lunches.

Indoor Farm produces home grown food

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Guide to Midterm Elections 2022: Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Ballot Questions