This school year has been full of ups and downs, with many unexpected challenges. Most students have faced the challenges of the hybrid learning model, but what about the students who have been completely remote? Many freshmen have faced the adversity of full remote learning for the majority of this...

After Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Jeff Riley’s state-wide directive for the reopening of all schools, the school committee unanimously voted in favor of an April 26 reopening for grades 6-12, following the mandated April 5 reopening of grades K-5. Westford Public Schools will transition...

Now that half of the school year is over, opening a Google Meet call while conversing with students in the classroom isn't something new to teachers. Teachers can now make sure that remote and in-person students are engaged and understand the material planned for the day. This school year (2020-21)...

7:00 a.m.: Get ready for school. 7:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Stare at a screen trapped in a room with absolutely no in-person human interaction (other than my family of course). That routine has become my norm for the past few weeks and probably will be up until it’s safe to go back to school.  On...