A lot of students that are in Westford that require special education need more support than the resources that Westford's current program for students 18-22 provides. That is why Westford is improving their program to help these students be more independent and learn some vital life skills.  The...

During the Westford School Committee meeting on Nov. 20, committee members acknowledged the Academic Excellence Recipients of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), reviewed the benefits of the special education program, and discussed future policy changes. Academic Excellence Award Recipients To start the...

Lorraine Burns is a new addition to the faculty at Westford Academy. She has eleven years of experience teaching, and Burns is excited to be a new special education teacher at WA.  Q: Where were you educated? A: I attended Chelmsford High School and received both my bachelors and masters degrees...

Westford Academy's new addition to its special education department, John DiGennaro, is looking forward to a great year. Q: What high school and college did you attend? A: I attended high school down in New York. I went to a high school by the name of Locust Valley High School. I went to college...

In the previous installment of this budget series, we discussed some of the how and the why of Westford's school budget crunch. Now we break down the state aid formula, or money the state gives to make sure Massachusetts schools function at a minimum level, and outline all the ways in which it falls...