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From buses to bike routes, Newton reexamines how kids will get to school this fall

Original post from The Boston Globe. By Rhian Lowndes Boston University journalist, Updated June 26, 2020, 1:48 p.m.

Newton Schools are preparing for the fall, but the way students will arrive is going to look a lot different than before the pandemic.

While he waits for state guidance, Liam Hurley, the assistant superintendent and chief financial and administrative officer for Newton Public Schools, said in an interview he doesn’t want to guess how school buses might proceed. Continue reading…

Free buddy program with high school students teaching K-8

Dear NPS Elementary/Middle School Teachers and Principals,

We are Greater Boston Against Corona – a group of high school students coming together to help our community.

Recently we have established a free buddy program over the summer with high school students teaching kids in grades K-8 virtually in subjects such as math, reading, writing, French and Spanish (beginner), and fine arts. We match a high school volunteer with a child to practice skills. We create a personal 1:1 relationship to ensure the child has a productive summer.

To sign up for tutoring there is a link on our website https://msha.ke/greaterbostonagainstcorona/ You can contact greaterbostonagainstcorona@gmail.com or 781-369-5321 for more information.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this email to your families to spread the word.

Thanks,

The Greater Boston Against Corona Team

Open Houses for Highlands After School Program

The Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is hosting Zoom Open Houses for interested families weekly in July. Here’s the link for information on how to join: https://www.highlandsafter-schoolprogram.org/announcements. This is a terrific opportunity for parents to learn more … Continue reading →