Schools
Shorty: Did you know the Groton-Dunstable School Committee is working to make schools more inclusive? Learn how they’re fostering student belonging, find out what’s happening for Black History Month, and discover the latest DEI initiatives shaping the district. What about communication efforts? See...
Shorty: Did you know that Groton and Dunstable are facing an ‘urgent crisis’ in school funding? What about the years of inaction that have left local schools struggling while taxpayers foot large state tax bills? Find out why residents feel ignored, what lawmakers are finally doing, and whether...
Ed. Note: This story is based largely on reporting on three stories in the Boston Globe with some additional research by the Groton Herald.
Shorty: Did you know that Massachusetts schools are facing a funding crisis despite billions in new state aid? What about the rising costs of special...
Did you know that only a handful of residents turned out for the first School Committee public forum on Groton-Dunstable’s budget crisis? Learn how rising costs, flat state aid, and funding challenges are putting pressure on parents, educators, and taxpayers alike. Find out what’s being done to...
by Connie Sartini
At the Select Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, Town Manager Mark Haddad delivered encouraging news regarding the Florence Roche Elementary School construction project. He announced that the project, originally budgeted at $89 million, is anticipated to finish approximately $2....
Shorty: Did you know Groton’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget faces a $1.3 million school funding shortfall? Learn how town officials are grappling with tough choices to avoid devastating impacts on education. “We need to focus on a solution somewhere between the town’s ability to provide funding within...
When Groton and Dunstable regionalized their schools in 1967, the state promised that consolidation would save money and improve efficiency. Instead, over the last decade, costs have risen sharply, and the financial burden on local taxpayers has grown heavier. While the Department of Elementary and...
by Marlena Gilbert
The Groton-Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the success of our public schools by providing private funding for innovative and inspiring programs and opportunities. The foundation is committed to...
As the Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee wrestles with a projected $2 million shortfall for the FY 2026 budget, committee member Faye Raynor voiced her deep frustration and concern during the June 8 meeting, warning of dire consequences for the district if further cuts are made.
“I...
Shorty: Enrollment at Groton-Dunstable schools has stayed remarkably steady over the past five years. Learn how the district is balancing class sizes, budget cuts, and future growth projections. The district’s fiscal challenges are compounded by declining state funding. Chapter 70 state aid - which...