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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…

Teachers Recall ’95 Strike as Contract Talks Continue

September 5, 2025
At 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, 1995, Belmont teachers gathered in the crisp winter air outside of Belmont schools to strike for increased pay and improved working conditions—issues being navigated by the School Committee and Belmont Education Association (BEA) today. The…
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Schools Advance Multi-Tiered Student Support System

July 21, 2025
During a School Committee meeting on June 23, Superintendent Jill Geiser updated the community on the district’s progress toward meeting its strategic plan goals, highlighting advancements in academic excellence and equity; social-emotional well-being, belonging, and engagement; and family and community communication. Support…
Belmont Education Association members gather in Belmont High School for a rally before a collective bargaining session. Teachers are wearing red to show their support for the union.

Teacher Contract Negotiations Continue as Summer Arrives

June 20, 2025
Although the Belmont School Committee and the teachers union—the Belmont Education Association (BEA)—initially hoped to wrap up contract negotiations before the end of the school year, bargaining sessions are set to continue, with both parties aiming to reach an agreement by the…

Thompson Runs to Improve Student and Staff Well-being

March 11, 2025
During meetings leading up to the last override, scientist and Belmont parent Michael Todd Thompson started attending School Committee meetings to voice his concerns about the need for additional school funding. “I went once, and I just kept going,” said Thompson. Now,…

Palmer Brings Familiarity, Fiscal Acumen to Race

March 11, 2025
Brian Palmer has lived in Belmont since 1984. His children were educated here, and his grandchildren are now students in the Belmont schools. It is that family connection that motivates him to run for school committee. With no incumbent in the race,…
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