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Refresh on Tap for Elementary Libraries

February 3, 2026

Thousands of books make up the elementary school libraries; In Belmont, the average age of those books is about 24 years old. While many older books remain beloved by students and teachers alike, some contain outdated information, while others collect dust or…

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey Details Pressures Faced By Belmont Students

November 20, 2025

The Belmont Wellness Coalition recently presented data from this year’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), highlighting stress, mental health challenges, bullying, and emotional abuse among the top issues. According to the survey, the student groups who reported the highest rates of mental…

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Belmont Schools Stayed Open During Teachers’ Strike of ‘95

October 14, 2025

In the fall of 1994, the Belmont teachers union and the School Committee had yet to reach an agreement on a new contract for educators, resulting in a strike by teachers in January 1995. In response to the strike, members of the…

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Facing Upward Trend, Schools Tackle Chronic Absenteeism

October 13, 2025

Lindsey Rinder, Belmont High School’s director of English Language Education, often witnesses the snowballing effects of students missing school. She recalled one of her students struggling to readjust to school routines after a multi-day absence. The student became noticeably emotionally dysregulated in…

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Belmont Education Association President Campaigns for MTA Leadership Post

October 9, 2025

Belmont Education Association President John Sullivan has pulled nomination papers to run for president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA). “I’m interested in making sure the statewide union is member-led,” he said. According to the MTA’s nomination form, Sullivan is seeking a…