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The Providence Journal

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Trouble at a Narragansett school

Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and thank you for starting your day with the Daily Briefing. A drive along Ocean Road offers a windy trip with sights of large oceanfront homes, beaches and coastal breezes. During the trip, one is also likely to pass a large facility with a sprawling green lawn, giving little thought to what's happening at the site. Inside is Ocean Tides, a school for at-risk teenage boys, run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, that has found itself is a bit of trouble. In an exclusive story, The Journal's Katie Mulvaney reports on why the state Department of Children, Youth and Families has placed admissions to Ocean Tides on hold and how the school is responding. • The first phase of a plan to address the forever chemicals crisis in Tiverton is set to get underway in early November. The Journal's Alex Kuffner reports on what's planned as Tiverton residents seek clean water. • Providence's already shocking mayor's race is heading into the home stretch and the once-underdog David Morales finds himself as the presumptive favorite. The Journal's Colin Hogan reports on where the campaigns are headed with less than a

Narragansett, RI · 8d

hoodline.com

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Brockton Eyes Plouffe and Howard School Shake-Up to Ease Packed Elementary Classrooms

Brockton Public Schools is weighing a handful of big moves to ease crowded elementary classrooms, including switching more campuses to K-8, turning a middle school back into an elementary site, and reopening Howard School. Nothing has been decided, but the district is hoping to lock in a plan in time for the next academic year. Some parents are already voicing alarm.

Brockton, MA · 9d

Dianna Carney

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Braintree Seeks Public Input on Future of Former South Middle School

Braintree residents have an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the former South Middle School. The Town of Braintree, Massachusetts, is inviting residents to share ideas for the building’s future use at a public meeting on Wednesday, November 4th, at 6:30 PM in the Highlands on Peach Auditorium, located at the former school at 232 Peach Street.

Braintree, MA · 8d

bfhsrockreport.com

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Feehan Students Connect with 72 Colleges in The Rock

The Rock was filled with college representatives on September 17 as Bishop Feehan hosted its annual Fall College Fair. Representatives from 72 colleges gathered in the gym to give students the opportunity to ask questions, collect information, and learn more about their options after high school. Students could walk around,...

Attleboro, MA · 7d

franklinmatters.org

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FHS football tops Taunton on Friday (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, October 30, 2026. Football = Franklin, 21 @ Taunton, 12 – Final. 1st Quarter: (F) Owen Essam 6-yard rush, Owen Webster XP good; (F) O....

Taunton, MA · 6d

BC Heights

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BC Reports 12 Percent Legacy Students in Class of 2030, Increased AHANA Student Enrollment

Twelve percent of the Class of 2030 are children of alumni, according to a University release, marking the first time since 2023 that Boston College publicly disclosed its percentage of legacy students. Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid Grant Gosselin, BC ’97 and GLSOE ’02, told The Heights in...

Boston, MA · 7d

Total Food Service

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Plant-Forward School Meals: Lessons from Dartmouth Public Schools

How can public schools get more children to eat plant-forward foods — not because they are told they’re healthy, but because they actually want to eat them?. Dartmouth Public Schools in Massachusetts is taking a practical approach that could offer a useful model for other school nutrition programs. Rather than creating a separate plant-based identity, the district is introducing more plants through familiar dishes, scratch cooking, gradual substitutions, student tastings and an emphasis on flavor.

Dartmouth, MA · 7d

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A Central Falls Special Education Teacher Thought She Was Cooking for State Officials, Then Learned the Surprise Was a $25,000 Milken Award for Her

Briana Jones believed she was helping her students cook and serve food for visiting state education officials at Central Falls High School in Rhode Island. The gathering was actually for her. Jones, a special education and culinary teacher, was surprised with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award, the first presented anywhere in the country for the 2026-27 school year, NBC 10 News reported.

Central Falls, RI · 9d

walpolestudentmedianetwork.com

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Walpole Football Reaches Midpoint of 2026 Season

The 2026 football season is in full swing, as Walpole High School (WHS) holds a 3-1 record going into the second half of their season. After falling short to Scituate in the elite eight last season, the team is aiming for a deeper post season run this year. Opening up their season with a victory over reigning state champions King Phillip Regional High School (KP), the Timberwolves are making significant progress towards their post season goals.

Walpole, MA · 8d

Brown Daily Herald

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Former administrator sues Brown, alleging discrimination, retaliation

A former Brown administrator filed a lawsuit against the University last week, alleging that in 2024, her supervisors discriminated and retaliated against her because of her ethnicity and disability. The administrator, Rosedelma Seraphin, worked in offices managing diversity and belonging initiatives at Warren Alpert Medical School for about five years...

Providence, RI · 9d

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Walpole Introduces New Study Hall Policy

On Aug. 13, 2027, Walpole High School (WHS) Principal Stephen Imbusch announced through WHS eNotes that students will no longer have the opportunity to take study as a full year course. Instead, Imbusch emphasized that a new study policy will encourage students to take a broader range of courses to prepare them for post-graduation expectations.

Walpole, MA · 8d

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Boston University holds its annual pumpkin drop

With Halloween just a day away, Boston University's Physics Department held its 19th annual pumpkin drop on Friday afternoon. The festivities kicked off with a spirited performance by Boston University Prep Band.. Thirty-plus pumpkins filled with a variety of fillings, from paint to whipped cream, were dropped 70 feet from...

Boston, MA · 7d

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Report: Newton Public Schools sees greater-than-expected enrollment decline

Newton Public Schools’ current kindergarten class is the smallest the city has seen since 1984. At 664 students, the class size is down from more than 900 in the early 2010s, according to preliminary data shared by Katy Hogue, the district’s chief of data and research, at Monday night’s school committee meeting.

Newton, MA · 7d

Turnto10.com

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5-year-old student leaves school grounds during recess at Dighton Elementary School

(WJAR) — Dighton-Rehoboth Superintendent Bill Runey said a 5-year-old student walked off school grounds during recess last week. According to officials, the student at Dighton Elementary School left the playground and made their way off school grounds on Oct. 20. The child was found safe by police, school officials...

Dighton, MA · 9d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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#1 St. John’s Prep travels to #3 Catholic Memorial for this week’s High School Game of the Week

6:00 PM Friday night it’s St John’s Prep at Catholic Memorial for this week’s Boston 25 High School Gameday Game of the Week.

Boston, MA · 8d

Newsweek

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Elementary School Cancels Halloween, Costumes—Replaces It With ‘Spirit Day’

A number of schools have shifted their Halloween policies ahead of the popular holiday.

Walpole, MA · 8d

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Special education disputes continue to rise

The number of special education state complaints has continued its year-over-year climb nationwide, jumping 7% between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years alone, according to an analysis released this month by the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education, a federally funded technical assistance center. Between 2014 and 2024, the tally skyrocketed by 1123%.

Massachusetts · 8d

brookline.news

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Teachers, librarians frustrated by K-8 scheduling change they say has reduced student access to libraries

In previous years, Pierce School librarian Amanda Kretschmar saw some students stop by the library nearly every day. “They’d finish one book and be ready for the next, if not every day, every few days,” Kretschmar said. But those spontaneous visits have dropped off this school year, she...

Brookline, MA · 8d

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod and Islands high school volleyball top five as playoffs near

I went to the Duxbury at Bourne volleyball match on Wednesday night. I was so encouraged by what I saw. Bourne did not win and lost in three sets, but what I saw was really important. Even coming into the match with one win, the Canalmen showed real fight. They fought for every point, and there was no giving up. At the end of the match, there were still smiles on the faces of the Bourne players. This team was not defeated by what happened on the court, and the leadership was strong. It was really nice to see. What was also encouraging was the crowd in the stands. The people in attendance cheered on the Canalmen, and the gym never lost energy. It was a fun atmosphere from start to finish. No matter what the team's record is, the players always deserve support. It was nice to see. Even in defeat, the Bourne team had a winning support system from their fans. Again, it was great to see. For the rankings this week, there aren't a ton of changes. The only team in the top five not to lose a match in the last week was Upper Cape. Some

Bourne, MA · 7d

Boston

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A ‘viewpoint diversity’ debate has been brewing among Tufts professors. Here’s what to know.

A relatively new center on campus is trying to help Tufts and other universities "break out of ideological bubbles." Not everyone is a fan of its work. A group of Tufts University professors is sounding the alarm again about a center on campus aimed at promoting viewpoint diversity. The Tufts...

Medford, MA · 8d

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