Another family has come forward alleging a special needs student was left alone in time out rooms; DA’s office confirms involvement.
With members of the community and School Committee calling for an independent investigation into allegations of mistreatment of students that arose over the weekend, the schools chief is asking the state to step in.
From the publication of shocking allegations to competing statements to calls for an independent investigation and beyond.
An excerpt from Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash's remarks at the start of the Sept. 11 School Committee meeting.
As the Lexington Public Schools deal with shocking allegations of mistreatment of a special needs student six years ago, parents and School Committee members want an investigation into the incident and records from the time.
At the start School Committee's meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Cary Hall, Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash is expected to address allegations that a kindergartner with special needs was locked in a closet six years ago.
The following statement was provided by Bill Lichtenstein, the former Lexington resident who claims his then-5-year-old daughter was mistreated while a kindergartener in the Lexington Public Schools.
A former Lexington resident opens up about the OpEd he penned for the New York Times alleging his daughter, then a 5-year-old special needs student, was locked in a closet by educators within the Lexington Public Schools.
In a written statement, Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash rejects claims made in an OpEd column by former Lexington resident Bill Lichtenstein, published over the weekend by the New York Times, that his daughter was mistreated at Fiske.
School officials are “very concerned” over allegations of mistreatment of a kindergartener with speech and language delays.
The town could receive 31 to 40 percent of the estimated $30 million cost to rebuild the elementary school.
Nominate a Lexington resident who is a high school senior.
Committee recommends adding $5.2 million in renovations to renovations at the two schools.
Proposed plan would raise elementary and middle school athletic fees.
An effort to raise accountability and promote peace of mind, online payment system changes.
Results expected within a week, superintendent says.
The School Committee meets this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Superintendent's Advisory Committee to meet Monday to discuss results and potential action to take.
Thomas Martellone has already made positive changes for students and teachers.
PCB air levels deemed safe.
Meg Colella has been wearing the interim principal hat since July.
Superintendent Paul Ash to post tonight a letter on advisory committee's meeting discussing the results.
Rosh Hashanah holiday observed by schools.
Results are expected on Friday, and decisions about the school reopening on Monday will follow.
Tonight's meeting will be at 7:30 at Cary Hall, a change in venue announced today.
School is back in session for some students Tuesday and all students Wednesday.
Lexington Education Foundation grant helps language department buy iPods to use as a learning tool.
2010-2011 bus routes for Fiske, Harrington and Hastings elementary schools.
2010-2011 bus routes for Bowman, Bridge and Estabrook elementary schools.
2010-2011 bus routes for Diamond and Clarke middle schools.
2010-2011 bus routes for Lexington High School.
From post-grad, to high school, to career-changing adults, the Lexington school fills a need.
Lexington High School graduate Ellen Chang receives scholarship to study nursing.
Grant will provide equipment for a new energy technology program.
Vote taken on 2011-2012 calendar.
Ceremony held yesterday afternoon in Lowell
Ceremony set for 2 p.m.
Ahmed to speak at graduation tomorrow