Let’s applaud the ‘meaningful work’ Concord’s leaders do for METCO

March 14, 2025

I commend Concord Schools for their unwavering commitment to METCO and, most importantly, to the students it serves. Their dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion has been recognized at the highest

At Boston meeting, METCO families note progress and room for growth

March 12, 2025

METCO families note progress among lingering concerns

Williams a ‘seasoned, intelligent’ choice for School Committee seat

February 21, 2025

He has knowledge and wisdom when it comes to problem-solving that younger people have not yet achieved.

Time for change on School Committee

February 14, 2025

I will vote for Michael Williams and Sandeep Pisharody for School Committee.

‘Dedicated, thoughtful, highly effective’: Alexa Anderson for School Committee

February 14, 2025

Alexa is a leader who is willing to compromise and find solutions that benefit students and families.

METCO president and CEO Milly Arbaje-Thomas praised local school leaders during a presentation this month but acknowledged there’s more work to be done. Image via Minuteman Media Network

METCO Inc. head praises schools as parents raise concerns

February 3, 2025

“We can’t just turn an educational system around overnight, and I think people also need to see that."

Follow-up on METCO PTG needed

January 24, 2025

On November 24, you let us know the METCO PTG had disbanded due to frustration with declining outcomes for METCO students. I was waiting for a follow-up article with more information, but

Superintendent secures 5-year contract extension

January 14, 2025

The agreement takes effect July 1 and includes an 8 percent salary bump in its first year.

CCHS METCO director resigns, citing health issues

January 3, 2025

Debra Jemison came to Concord in 2010 as an academic liaison working with middle school METCO students.

Youth mental health matters

December 20, 2024

Understanding the experiences of all students, especially those from racial and ethnic groups at higher risk, is crucial for meaningful action.

Concord-Carlisle High School. Photo: Carl Calabria/The Concord Bridge

‘Acts of hate’: Bigoted graffiti at CCHS under investigation — updated

December 13, 2024

Police and school authorities are investigating what officials called “antisemitic, transphobic, and racist” graffiti found in bathrooms.

Updated: METCO Parent Teacher Group shuts down

November 20, 2024

"There appears to be no clear path forward to reverse this downward trajectory.”

MCAS, AP numbers show academic successes — and disparities

November 20, 2024

Amid the good news, school leaders say there's cause for concern about low minority participation in high-level programming.

As fiscal year begins, school budget already $475K in the red

October 1, 2024

Most of the discrepancy comes from special education costs.

Superintendent: a running start to a productive school year

August 28, 2024

A guest column from Laurie Hunter as the 2024-25 academic year begins.

DEI chairs renew ‘bullying’ campaign

August 2, 2024

It’s past time for the Select Board to step up, stop enabling DEI’s divisive actions, and place the needed limits on it.

Five METCO grads win inaugural Ellen Garrison Scholarship

July 11, 2024

Concordian Leanne Bateman launched and funded the scholarship and served as administrator of the first awards.

‘Bigoted commentary’ at meeting was offensive, un-Concordian

June 21, 2024

I am embarrassed that such offensive bigoted commentary was made in a Concord public school building.

New scholarship for METCO grads honors Ellen Garrison’s legacy

June 10, 2024

Two $1,000 awards and two $500 awards will go to women from Concord-Carlisle High School’s METCO program.

Hannah McIntire Sweeney, 88

June 6, 2024

Hannah McIntire Sweeney passed away peacefully in Rye, New Hampshire, at the age of 88.

School Committee rep ‘hurt, disgusted’ after racist name-calling

June 4, 2024

"This is a community that I've loved for over 20 years, and to experience this... I’m just hurt and disgusted.”

Concord Town Meeting wanted the School Committee to go with ‘Ellen Garrison Middle School.’ Will it?

May 14, 2024

As of early this week, voters still didn't have an answer. The story isn't over yet.

Ellen Garrison vote restored my faith in Concord

May 12, 2024

Our work, though, has just started. A community as steeped in history rarely has an opportunity to make new history.

School Committee chair floats renaming Ripley Building for Ellen Garrison

May 10, 2024

The debate over whether to rename the newly built Concord Middle School after abolitionist Ellen Garrison prevails, despite voters urging the School Committee to move forward with the renaming.

METCO students find opportunities — and challenges — in Concord

May 3, 2024

A tough commute is one challenge of being a METCO student in Concord. It may not be the only one.

Flawed reasoning blocked Garrison school naming

April 24, 2024

“Concord Middle School” isn’t a name — it’s a description.

Middle School naming sparks broader conversation about race

April 14, 2024

The School Committee voted to go with “Concord Middle School,” but calls to name the building for racial justice advocate Ellen Garrison continue.

CCHS alumni panel helps ‘tone down the stress’ of the post-college journey

April 11, 2024

A panel of seven CCHS alums spoke to the junior class about finding fulfillment in their post-secondary school journeys.

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