Nashoba Regional School Committee Selects New Literacy Curriculum and Approves Food Service Contract

Overview: In a move to enhance educational quality, the Nashoba Regional School Committee recently approved the adoption of Imagine Learning and EL Education as the new K-5 literacy curriculum, and awarded Whitson’s Culinary Group a significant food service management contract. These decisions are poised to have a substantial impact on the district’s approach to literacy education and nutritional services.

Minuteman Career and Technical High School Committee Approves Budget Amid Graduation Preparations

Overview: The recent meeting of the Minuteman Career and Technical School Committee was marked by the unanimous approval of the school’s budget by all nine-member towns and the excitement surrounding the upcoming graduation and student achievements. The committee also addressed several key administrative and operational efforts, including the principal search process, school admissions, and property management.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Advances Science Curriculum and New Schedule

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Nashoba Regional School Committee focused on the development of a more engaging and relevant science curriculum for grades 9-12 and a new high school academic schedule aimed at better supporting students’ social-emotional learning and academic success. The committee also discussed the implementation of a flexible block schedule, potential changes to the high school handbook, and the evaluation process for the superintendent’s performance.

Minuteman Career and Technical School Committee Navigates AI’s Role in Education

Overview: At a recent Minuteman Career and Technical School Committee meeting, discussions around the application and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education took center stage. The committee grappled with the challenges of preserving academic integrity, protecting student privacy, and ensuring that AI tools are used ethically.

Nashoba Regional School Committee Prioritizes Equity and Innovation in Education

Overview: In a recent Nashoba Regional School Committee meeting, discussions centered around the equity audit, the Innovation Pathways program, and school choice enrollment for the upcoming school year. The committee delved into the findings of the equity audit, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues affecting disproportionality among high school student groups. The audit’s phase two presentation shed light on the necessity for culturally relevant curriculum and the importance of a sense of belonging for students across racial and ethnic lines. Additionally, the committee celebrated the submission of an application to be recognized as a best community for music education.