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Peter Holland, a Model of Resilience and Leadership

May 11, 2024
By Julie M. Cohen, Belmont Voice correspondent Colleagues reflected on the life and legacy of Peter Blakeley Holland III, the former superintendent of the Belmont Public Schools, who died on April 16 at age 82. In his role, which he held from…
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School Reconfiguration In The Final Stages

April 25, 2024
The district reconfiguration is in its final stages, and work for the last implementation phase — moving the fourth grade into the Chenery Upper Elementary School this fall — is well underway. “I’m really excited about it,” said Assistant Superintendent Lucia Sullivan.…

Eight Teachers Recognized for Excellence in Classroom

April 20, 2024
The Foundation for Belmont Education will recognize eight Belmont Public Schools educators later this month for their excellence in the classroom and for “consistently making a difference in the lives of Belmont’s students.” “The best part of it, for me, is that…
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School Committee, Administrators Consider Changes for 7th Grade Math

April 9, 2024
For years, Belmont school officials have discussed the math curriculum, seeking ways to ensure all students’ needs are met while also offering opportunities for high-achieving students. “This is not just a Belmont question; this has been tackled by several other districts,” said…
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Belmont Education Gets a Boost

March 16, 2024
Next month, a swarm of clever students will compete in the Foundation for Belmont Education’s (FBE) annual spelling bee, one of the events and fundraisers the nonprofit holds throughout the year. The organization, which marked its 30th anniversary in 2023, has provided…
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Parents Press for Improved Integration in Special Education

March 13, 2024
Each day, Annette Rockwell’s 12-year-old son spends 90 minutes on a bus commuting to and from John Glenn Middle School in Bedford, where he spends his day in an educational collaborative that delivers special education services to participating districts. There’s no after-school…

Belmont Schools Win Grant to Tackle Mental Health Challenges

March 12, 2024
With grant funding to support it, the Belmont school district is looking to better equip its staff with the tools to meet student needs, particularly as the district continues the reconfiguration process involving the Chenery Upper Elementary School (CUE). “Belmont is not…

Police, Belmont Light, Former Super Top Earners in 2023

March 5, 2024
Bringing home $310,000 last year, former school Superintendent John Phelan was the town’s top earner in 2023 by nearly $100,000. Phelan, who retired in November 2023, negotiated a contract in 2020 that started him at a salary of $232,384, with opportunities for…

Student Request Prompts BHS to Add AP African American Studies

February 28, 2024
Driven by student interest and a desire to further the district’s vision for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in Belmont schools, a new interdisciplinary course on African American studies has been added to the Belmont High School curriculum. “When we look at…
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