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Posted inLife in Lexington

Covid’s Silver Lining?

by Susanne Beck March 10, 2023March 11, 2023

For someone who has made constructive disruption the hallmark of his career, it’s no wonder that Lexington author, Michael Horn, sees some upside to COVID-19’s effects on the country’s school systems. 

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Special education, pandemic effects drive increases in proposed FY24 LPS budget

by Sophie Culpepper January 13, 2023January 14, 2023
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Posted inWeekly News Roundups

FY24 school budget challenges

by Sophie Culpepper January 13, 2023January 14, 2023
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Lex Venue owner describes pandemic toll, educators advocate for continued paid COVID leave

by Sophie Culpepper October 14, 2022October 14, 2022
Lexington Venue movie theater front
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After over a decade in Lexington Center, Venue screens could go dark next July

by Sophie Culpepper October 14, 2022October 14, 2022
The LPS Central Office and sign at golden hour
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This week’s School Committee Roundup: Educators advocate for continued paid COVID leave, district shares diverse hiring update

by Sophie Culpepper October 14, 2022October 14, 2022
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Public safety radio problems, Anisoptera Mercantile closing

by Sophie Culpepper September 23, 2022September 23, 2022
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Posted inEconomy

Anisoptera Mercantile to close after one year in Lexington Center

by Sophie Culpepper September 23, 2022September 23, 2022
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Posted inEducation

This week’s School Committee meeting: Smooth sailing on the first day of school, updated Kidsborough enrollment numbers

by Sophie Culpepper August 31, 2022August 31, 2022
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A joyful in-person graduation; final certified debt exclusion results

by Sophie Culpepper June 11, 2022

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