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Superintendent Dr. Linus Guillory presented a slideshow presentation showing the most recent Superintendent's Report, which highlights the superintendent's personal community engagement and thriving groups.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee highlights efforts throughout community and introduces policies

Luca Kelley Nielsen and Nate Parry Luff
March 26, 2022
BSC members Mariah Nobrega and Steven Ehrenberg presented a draft of a statement by the BSC displaying their reactions to recent racial incidents and actions they are taking to combat discrimination and improve the schools as a whole.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee listens to problems regarding racist incidents and plans course of action

Luca Kelley Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2022
Beginning on March 14th, students and staff with have the option to leave their masks at home.

[Photo] Superintendent Guillory announces district-wide transition to mask-friendly environment

Taj Horowitz, News Editor
March 11, 2022
Deputy Superintendent for Administration and Finance Samuel Rippin and Superintendent Dr. Linus Guillory presented the FY23 Preliminary Budget slideshow, including goals and proposals for next year's budget based on past years and current statistics.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee honors groups and discusses 2023 budget

Luca Kelley Nielsen and Zoe Brooks
January 22, 2022
In addition to the public comment session, the BSC presented a Report on Disproportionality by Deputy Superintendent of Student Services Casey Ngo-Miller and a Report on Early Literacy by Deputy Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Lesley Ryan Miller.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee honors organizations and listens to problems in community

Luca Kelley Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2022
Co-Chair of Expert Advisory Panel 4 David Gacioch shared slides depicting recent trends in the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Expert Advisory Panel 4 re-evaluates safety policies amidst COVID-19 Omicron variant surge

Luca Kelley Nielsen and Anya Rao
January 8, 2022
The Brookline School Committee (BSC) convened virtually via Zoom on Jun. 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for staffing next year, concluding works of the subcommittees and panels and thanking individuals for their work throughout the past year.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee prepares for next year and recognizes help from outside experts

Luca Kelley Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2021
The School Policy Review Subcommittee convened virtually via Zoom on Jun. 14 at 4:30 p.m. to finalize their recommendation to the Brookline School Committee and Select Board to end the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.

[Photo] School Policy Review Subcommittee finalizes recommendation to end SRO program

Luca Kelley Nielsen, Editor-in-Chief
June 16, 2021
On Jan. 11, Ashley Hunter interviewed freelance videographer Chris Brook via Zoom to discuss his experiences, challenges and highlights of being a Black videographer and content creator.

[Photo] Chris Brook offers his experiences as a Black filmmaker and passion for high school students

Valentia Burlak and Andi Lowe
January 12, 2021
Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) Board Chair Daniel Saltzman and BIG media affiliate Bonnie Bastien presented a slideshow presentation advocating for Warrant Article 40, which would strengthen the bond and communication between the BSC and BIG

[Photo] Brookline School Committee addresses logistics of new warrant articles

Luca Kelley Nielsen
April 15, 2021
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Michelle Herman shared a slideshow presentation showing regulations and various definitions of learning time

[Photo] Brookline School Committee addresses return to in-person learning and town budget

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
March 26, 2021
The Brookline High School Speech and Debate Club meets via Zoom every Wednesday evening to prepare for upcoming tournaments and events

[Photo] Speech and Debate Club thrives in student-run environment

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
March 25, 2021
The Brookline School Committee (BSC) met on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to hold a public forum for comments and opinions from community members about students potentially returning to school.

[Photo] Brookline School Committee holds open forum to discuss students returning to school

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
February 25, 2021
Area residents waiting in line at the St. Paul Street Church location of the Brookline Food Pantry. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the food pantry has seen more visitors as the problem of food insecurity grows. According to Barbara Trevisan of Pine Street Inn, food insecurity and homelessness are often linked to one another.

[Photo] Homeless support networks combat challenges of COVID-19

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
February 18, 2021
Located in Roslindale, Mass., The Thrift Shop of Boston offers affordable clothing and accessories to support a beneficial cause for the local community.

[Photo] The Thrift Shop of Boston offers affordable essentials to support a good cause

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
February 13, 2021
The Somerville Winter Farmers Market offers a wide variety of foods from local vendors the community can support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Somerville Winter Farmer’s Market connects small businesses to local community

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
December 23, 2020
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) offers a diverse set of artwork that helps disconnect from the stresses of everyday life.

[Photo] Museum of Fine Arts connects today’s culture with past works

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
November 16, 2020
This year's freshman play, "Check Please" went through the mixed experiences of online dating. Hosted by the BHS Drama Society, the play was presented via Zoom.

[Photo] “Check Please” takes advantage of virtual format to show struggles of online dating

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
October 30, 2020
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.

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

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
August 5, 2020
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.

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

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
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

[Photo] School Curriculum Subcommittee meeting accommodates struggles with remote learning

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
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.

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

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
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.

[Photo] Finance Subcommittee holds meeting to discuss summer programs and fees

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
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.

[Photo] Humanize Black Voices offers a platform for discussion on racial biases

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
June 24, 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.

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

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
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).

[Photo] Finance Subcommittee holds meeting to discuss 2020-2021 budget

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
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.

[Photo] School committee meeting addresses longstanding policy issues

Luca Kelley Nielsen, News Editor
June 16, 2020
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