Peabody and Salem Public Schools each unveiled troubling new data regarding illegal school bus passings since the start of the 2024-25 school year. The data – released to coincide with National School Bus Safety Week – is from their respective school bus stop-arm camera pilot programs, which are being conducted in partnership with BusPatrol, the leader in school bus safety … [Read more...] about Alarming rates of illegal school bus passings revealed
Peabody Public Schools
Center Elementary one of 57 to gain state recognition
Center Elementary School was one of 57 schools across the Commonwealth to be named a School of Recognition, with the release of the 2024 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awards schools this recognition if they demonstrate progress toward annual accountability targets, with an emphasis on the … [Read more...] about Center Elementary one of 57 to gain state recognition
MCAS results mixed: Center school receives recognition
The results of the 2024 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing has demonstrated a continued need for emphasis on English and mathematics. With both seeing a decrease in the amount of students who exceed or meet expectations, state leaders cite the need for more progress to be made and resources devoted to improving the performance. “Change in … [Read more...] about MCAS results mixed: Center school receives recognition
Vadala prepares district for the school year
Peabody Public Schools welcomed its students back to school on Wednesday. The district underwent changes across the district over the summer, Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala said. “We are excited to welcome our new staff as we do each year,” he said. The district hired approximately 40 new teachers for the school year, which is a smaller amount than in previous years, … [Read more...] about Vadala prepares district for the school year
Peabody wants students’ health screened
The Health Department and school district plan to emphasize state-mandated student health screenings after analyzing the district’s health report. The state Department of Public Health requires health screenings to be performed by school nurses each year. School nurses can be assisted by administrative staff trained by the nurses, Peabody Health Director Sharon Cameron said. … [Read more...] about Peabody wants students’ health screened