Schools
For the past year, Groton-Dunstable School Committee members and administrators have been pressing state legislators with a consistent message: the formula used to fund regional schools is broken, and districts like theirs are paying the price.
After months of polite but uncertain reception,...
Shorty says: Shorty is trying to wrap his head around this: We certify the school budget, as required by law. Then we find out what the state will pay. Is that good planning . . . or just guessing?
by Groton Herald Staff reporters
The Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee voted unanimously...
Shorty says: So What Are We Actually Funding? The state just passed a $1.8 billion supplemental budget. There’s money for clean energy upgrades, parking lots, World Cup prep, and the MBTA. And lots of money for education. There’s even money to help train future teachers. So here’s a simple question...
Did you catch that failures dropped 64% — in a year when the district is talking about cutting up to 10 more positions? So here’s the interesting part: academic improvement is happening across grade levels, attendance is nearing 98%, and students are piling into clubs and sports. Teachers,...
The Groton School is facing questions from the Conservation Commission after contractors cut trees along the Nashua River without filing the required paperwork.
Conservation Administrator Charlotte Steeves told commissioners Monday that Groton School representative Attorney Bob Collins...
Shorty: Did you notice how much weight that March 11 certification date suddenly has? A lot of big budget talk, a lot of moving parts, and not much clarity yet on what the state will actually do. Is the town steering the process — or just trying to keep up with it? Hard to tell sometimes who’s...
Shorty: Groton-Dunstable High School has been feeling different lately — and in an era when so much feels fractured, that’s hard to ignore. Attendance is up, discipline referrals have nearly vanished, and student failures are down 25%. New leadership and a focus on belonging help explain it — but...
The Automotive Technology program at Nashoba Valley Technical High School offers the community its services for auto service and repair.
Using sophisticated diagnostic equipment, computerized alignment, and state-of-the-art equipment, students perform repairs under the supervision of experienced...
Groton Dunstable Regional Schools have reported a record number of student athletes this year, with participation increasing to 250 high school students and 176 middle schoolers. This marks a solid increase in high school participation, reflecting a growing interest in athletics among students....