Lowell School Committee advances budget after heated public comments urging protection for student support staff At an April 15 budget hearing, the Lowell School Committee approved several line-item adjustments and set a suspense account for possible restorations after dozens of speakers urged officials not to cut student support specialists, clerk schedulers and social workers.

The Lowell School Committee faces mounting pressure to protect vital student support roles after impassioned pleas from students and parents highlight their crucial impact on education and safety.

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Lowell Schools face staffing crisis despite Student Opportunity Act funding Lowell Public Schools struggle with insufficient staffing compared to Wellesley schools despite added positions.

Lowell Public Schools are grappling with a staffing crisis that highlights a shocking disparity compared to neighboring districts like Wellesley.

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Lowell educators discuss implementing personal finance course for graduation requirements Educators in Lowell explore mandatory personal finance curriculum for high school students' graduation.

Lowell Public Schools is on the verge of a groundbreaking shift, considering a mandatory personal finance course to empower students with essential money management skills before graduation.

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