Gloucester School Committee advances DESE-required CBT policy, waives readings on visitors policy and accepts state earmark grants The School Committee voted to approve a DESE-required middle-school career-pathway (CBT) policy, waived additional readings on a visitors-to-schools policy and accepted two $100,000 state earmarks (O'Malley and Gloucester High School) plus smaller CTE implementation grants. Committee discussed opt-out procedures and logistics for sharing student-ex

The Gloucester School Committee has taken major steps to enhance middle-school career pathways and secure funding for local education initiatives!

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Gloucester School Committee Addresses Busing Safety and Driver Shortages Committee discusses safety concerns for students and ongoing bus driver recruitment challenges.

Parents are rallying for urgent safety measures after alarming concerns about student busing and dangerous walking routes were raised at the Gloucester School Committee meeting.

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School District Implements Screening Program Amid Decreased Mental Health Crisis Rates The district's mental health screenings show significant decreases in crisis rates among students.

Gloucester School Committee reports a dramatic drop in student anxiety levels thanks to new mental health initiatives, but challenges in substance use and transportation costs remain.

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Gloucester schools tackle staffing challenges with monthly updates and new hiring strategies Gloucester Education Department shares staffing updates amid hiring improvements and ongoing challenges.

Gloucester schools are facing significant staffing challenges with a turnover of 42 educators this year, but innovative hiring strategies are paving the way for improvement and growth.

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