Town Meeting Members Want Full Audit Of School Finances

With more questions than answers from two, smaller audits, 12 town meeting members want a comprehensive review of school spending.

Superintendent Responds To Audits Critical Of School Spending

In a blog post, Burlington Superintendent Eric Conti posts the action plan the district will follow to avoid future problems.

Few Answers From Incomplete Audit Of Burlington Music Program

The superintendent and the director of the music program did not respond to a request for further clarification on the audit.

Audit Of Burlington Schools Student Funds Uncovers Lax Oversight

A former town meeting member warns the school committee is operating in "the realm of felonious conduct."

Burlington Special Education Director Resigns

After an extended, unexplained leave, Louise D'Amato tendered her resignation last week, but questions still remain.

Questions Remain Over Burlington Special Ed Director's Leave

Burlington Superintendent Eric Conti said he will issue a statement on Tuesday about the status of the program and Louise D'Amato's leave

Burlington Schools Winter Schedule: So Many Days Off!

Good news for students, bad news for parents. See the vacation schedules over the next few months.

Burlington Finalizes Plan For Later High School Start Time

After months of debate, the proposal was unanimously approved by the school committee Tuesday night.

Burlington Science Teacher Wins 'Teacher Of The Year'

Sean Musselman works helps run the Burlington Science Center and was recognized for his work in the K-8 robotics program.

Student Taken From Burlington Elementary School In Ambulance

In a note to parents, Memorial Elementary Principal Deborah Dressler asked parents to reassure their children that they are safe at school.

Burlington School District Tries To 'Untangle' Lower-Than-Expected MCAS Test Results

"We're not satisfied with the scores," Superintendent Eric Conti told the Burlington School Committee Tuesday.

Burlington School Committee Signals How It Will Vote On Later High School Start Time Plan

A majority of committee members signaled they were in agreement to adopt the superintendent's recommendation when it votes next month.

Burlington Tries To Reassure Parents After MCAS Test Results Release

The Burlington School Committee will discuss the results, which showed 4th-8th grade students struggling in English, on Tuesday.

Less Than Half Of Burlington Students In Grades 4-8 Meet Expectations In English On Standardized Test

Students in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades were below state average levels in the test administered this past spring.

Burlington Parents Ask For Explanation On Special Ed Director's Unexplained Leave

Most online comments have been supportive of Burlington Special Education Director Louise D'Amato, who is on an unexplained leave.

Burlington Special Education Director On Unexplained Leave

Burlington Public School officials declined to say why Louise D’Amato is on leave from the district.

What Do I Tell Children About Las Vegas Shooting? Burlington Educator Offers Advice

Burlington assistant superintendent: "My main goal is to not raise my daughter’s level of concern when it comes to these types of events."

Burlington Public Schools Releases Bus Schedule For Later High School Start Time Proposal

Burlington School Department officials will hold community forums ahead of the school committee's October 24 vote on the proposal.

Burlington High School Has A "Desperate Need" For Post-Graduation Party Volunteers

The committee puts on an annual, all-night party after graduation that is usually attended by 95% of BHS's graduating class.

Newest School Resource In Burlington Is A Massive, Endangered Snake Named Salem

Black rat snakes like Salem are extremely rare in Massachusetts and can grow to be as long as six feet.

Vote On Later Start Time For Burlington High School Looming

The Burlington School Committee will consider the proposal, which could also impact elementary school start times, at its Oct. 24 meeting.

First Day Of 2017-18 Burlington School Year: Information And More

Here's what you need to know about the first day of school Tuesday!

2017-18 Burlington Bus Routes

Here's a look at the Burlington Public Schools bus routes for the upcoming school year, which begins Sept. 5.

Burlington Schools Among Top 60 In Greater Boston: Rankings

Burlington was ranked among the top school districts in the Greater Boston area by Boston Magazine.

Kiddie Academy of Burlington Hosts Storytime LIVE!

Kiddie Academy of Burlington Hosts Storytime LIVE! on August 26.

Best Middle Schools In Mass: Where Does Marshall Simonds Middle School Rank?

Just in time for the school year, Niche.com is out with its latest rankings of Massachusetts' best middle schools.

Where Does Burlington Rank Among Top School Districts in Massachusetts?

Niche just released its 2018 Best School Districts in America report.

Niche's Best High Schools: Where Does Burlington High School Stand?

Niche released its rankings of the Commonwealth's top public high schools Monday.

Bus Transportation No Factor Is Proposed Later Start Tim For Burlington High School

The school committee is studying the possibility of moving the start of high school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:35 a.m.

Burlington School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Early Release Days

When's the first day of school in Burlington? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students, and teachers.

Burlington Public Schools Closed

It's another snow day for Burlington.

High School Sells Shirts to Honor Custodian

Ray Harbour, a beloved high school custodian, suffered a heart attack over winter break.

Burlington Schools Have Delayed Start Tuesday

BREAKING: All Burlington public schools are under a delay due to hazardous weather conditions.

Burlington Public Schools Opening Two Hours Late Monday

Mother Nature's gift of snow as Winter begins has made for the delayed start of school Monday morning.BREAKING

Burlington Public Schools 2016 Winter Vacation Dates

2016 is coming to a close, and that means students will have some time away from school. Here are some important school dates to know.

State Releases 2015-2016 Student Suspension Data for Burlington

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its second annual analysis on student discipline Thursday.

New Rankings: Where Does Burlington High School Stand?

Niche released its rankings of the Commonwealth's top public high schools Monday.

New Data: Where Does Burlington Public Schools Rank Among State's Best Districts?

Niche just released its 2017 Best School Districts in America report.

Burlington's 2016 MCAS Results Slightly Down from Last Year

BREAKING: Here is how Burlington students performed on the MCAS testing.

Burlington Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

The student was selected among approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide.