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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The switch from hybrid to remote changed my year

The switch from hybrid to remote changed my year

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Jan 30, 2021

The harsh white light hit my face in my dark room, my music played in the background as I stared at my screen. It was past midnight, and I considered my options, hybrid learning or remote learning academy. One-click would seemingly determine my whole year's experience. This past summer we were asked...

WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

Adding on the hours II: Modified learning model sparks controversy

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 7, 2021

Following the decision of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to increase synchronous learning time requirements, Westford Academy remains split in its reception of this mandate. Now that all teachers will be expected to combine their pods for afternoon live sessions, both...

The entrance sign to the guidance office

Guidance department adapts to the hybrid model

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor Sep 23, 2020

With the 2020-21 school year starting off in an unusual way in several respects, teachers and administrators had to come together and adapt to our current conditions in an attempt to find the new ‘normal’. WA Guidance, a department that holds immense importance and responsibility in our school community,...

Current hybrid model at WA

School Committee meeting 8/5 updates hybrid model

Srinithi Raj and Melanie Duronio Aug 6, 2020

With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the Westford School Committee gathered for an online meeting on Wednesday, August 5, to continue discussing a safe reopening plan for Westford Public Schools. Although a final vote regarding the implementation of the hybrid model will occur on a later date, the meeting...