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Posted inEducation

This Week’s School Committee Recap: Updates on Math, Literacy/phonics K-5 pilots

by Sophie Culpepper May 14, 2022May 14, 2022

During the first public comment period, LPS 5th grader Sofia asked the School Committee to make Eid Al-Fitr a school holiday to acknowledge and recognize her identity and culture while educating others.

Posted inEducation

Superintendent confirms universal masks at Lexington Public Schools for fall 2021, consistent with latest CDC guidance

by Sophie Culpepper August 3, 2021April 12, 2022
Posted inEducation

Lexington Public Schools likely to embrace universal mask-wearing following updated CDC guidance

by Sophie Culpepper July 29, 2021April 12, 2022
Posted inEducation

Back to school for everyone: LPS local leaders cautiously envision a more normal fall 2021

by Sophie Culpepper July 22, 2021August 18, 2022

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