Community Bulletin Board
MTA Forum Featuring Best Selling Author Heather McGhee
5/22/2023 1:01 pm
Join us for an Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Forum, co-sponsored by the Brookline Educators Union, featuring a keynote by New York Times best-selling author Heather McGhee on June 7 from 3:30-5:00 at the Brookline High School’s theater at 22 Tappan St. The keynote (also the title of her book) is titled: “The Sum of Us. What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.” There will be a Panel Discussion, following the keynote, on the Education Support Professionals Bill of Rights and Contract Campaign featuring author Nick Juravich. A book signing will follow. Books will be available for sale. Register online to attend.
Recruiting Volunteers for a PSB Climate & Sustainability Task Force
5/18/2023 5:45 pm
The Public Schools of Brookline is calling for volunteer experts to serve on a Climate and Sustainability Community Task Force to support the implementation of the PSB Sustainability Policy.
Brookline.News covers Brookline with a full website beginning May 23
5/16/2023 8:35 am
Want to keep up with what's happening in Brookline all year round? Brookline.News is launching a full web site May 23 that will be updated every week with news about what's happening with the people, schools, events, businesses and government actions affecting all of our lives. To learn more and to sign up for the weekly email newsletter that is part of the expanded news coverage being offered, go to www.brookline.news
Brookline Thrives Updates & Needs, Week of May 15-19, 2023
5/16/2023 8:26 am
Our volunteers are the heart of Brookline Thrives. Look out here opportunities to help.
LEGO + ROBOTICS = AWESOME!
5/13/2023 9:50 am
Is your child interested in building? In solving big challenges facing their world? In working in teams, encouraging their friends, listening to new ideas, and having fun? Then the FIRST Lego League is for them. FIRST is an international STEM program that combines robotics, Lego, and problem solving for elementary and middle schoolers. There were only a few elementary level teams in Brookline this year. We would like to spread the word and build more!
Goodbye Tours of the Current Driscoll School
5/12/2023 8:38 am
The historic Driscoll School opened in 1911, and has been an integral part of the lives of many generations of students. The Driscoll PTO would like to invite any members of the Driscoll community, past or present, to experience the building one last time before the doors close forever. We would also appreciate any help in spreading the word, so feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might be interested, including alumni, parents, and former staff.
Brookline Soccer Travel Team Tryouts
5/9/2023 9:02 am
Brookline Soccer Club invites ALL kids currently in grades 3-7 to tryouts on June 11 for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024 travel team season. All Brookline residents and students of Brookline schools are welcomed! Current 2nd graders/rising 3rd graders can join our house league for Fall 2023. Visit brooklinesoccer.org for more information. Registration for tryouts is free and financial aid is available for the season.
Brookline Thrives Updates & Needs, Week of May 8-12, 2023
5/9/2023 8:48 am
Our volunteers are the heart of Brookline Thrives. Look out here opportunities to help.
BREC Water Safety Day 2023
5/9/2023 8:39 am
Join Brookline Rec for Water Safety Day, Friday, May 19th, 2023 3pm-7:45pm. Fun, Safe & Engaging for the whole community! Swimming, Activities & Giveaways. This is a FREE event. Pre-Registration is not required. Please be prepared to sign a waiver upon entry to the event. Evelyn Kirrane Aquatics Center, 60 Tappan Street, Brookline, MA. More event details.
Panel on "The Downside of AP" this Thursday
5/9/2023 8:27 am
Brookline High School buys 18 AP courses from the College Board, with 500 students paying to take nearly 1,000 exams each year—contributing to the private company’s $1.1 billion dollar revenue. Critics argue that these test-driven classes favor shallow memorization, and contribute to the high levels of stress that our children experience in the competitive higher education race. And racial disparities continue to plague participation rates and scores—echoing the eugenics-era biases of the College Board’s creators. Come hear Brookline educators and parents reflect on the academic, mental health, and equity aspects of the curriculum, and envision other ways Brookline High School could set our children up for college success. Free, via zoom. Register here.
Upcoming Events
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