Medford Takes Steps To Amplify In-Person Learning

Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said the district does not yet know what full-in person learning by the end of the year will look like.

Medford Teachers Taking White Privilege, Systemic Racism Training

The Medford Public Schools and Middlesex DA's office are partnering on professional development for school staff March 2.

Medford Teacher Moonlights As COVID Vaccinator

Jack Paster, a science teacher at Medford High School, spends his off-hours vaccinating people at Fenway Park.

Medford Schools Target Of 'Malicious Attacks' On Wi-Fi

Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said Friday Medford is not the only district being hit by attacks on its internet capabilities.

Medford Candidate Chosen As Next Reading Superintendent

Thomas Milaschewski, a superintendent resident in Medford, will lead the Reading Public Schools starting July 1.

Andrea Bocelli Elementary? Medford Talks Columbus Replacement

At Monday's School Committee meeting, members spoke about the importance of continuing to honor the city's Italian-American population.

Medford School Testing Finds Zero COVID Cases For First Time

The Medford Public Schools marked a major milestone in its weekly testing program, which started in November.

Medford Schools Say 'Intrusions' Causing Internet Problems

The district is working to fix Wi-Fi connectivity issues for in-person students.

Pooled Coronavirus Testing Starts In Medford Schools

MPS switched from individual to group testing to ensure the program's sustainability, district officials said.

Both Sides Praised As Medford Schools, Union Approve Agreement

The School Committee approved working conditions for teachers that include metrics for air quality, COVID testing and student engagement.

State Education Officials To Review Medford Schools

MPS will undergo a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review, a monitoring of compliance with special education and civil rights regulations.

Baker Budget Would Leave Medford Schools 'Treading Water'

The district would lose money in charter school tuition reimbursement, forcing it to find other funding sources.

Inspired By Inauguration Poet, Medford Launches Poetry Contest

Students are invited to submit a poem about unity to be highlighted by the School Committee and featured on the MPS website.

Inauguration Poet A Familiar Face To Medford Students

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed for eighth-graders in 2019, when she was a student at Harvard.

Medford Schools Set Racial Equity Task Force

The group consists of students, parents, faculty and administrators, and seeks to maintain an "equitable and socially just" district.

Medford High Schooler Gives Back To Area Shelters

Melina McGovern, a junior at MHS, has been collecting feminine hygiene products for Middlesex County shelters.

COVID-19 Testing To Continue In Medford Schools This Week

Testing last week yielded 11 positive results out of more than 1,200 tests given. Here is this week's schedule.

Medford School Testing Yields 11 Positives

More than 1,200 tests were conducted this week as students returned to hybrid learning.

Medford Schools Awarded $29K Grant From Italian Ministry

It's the highest amount of funding the Italian ministry awarded to any school district in the country.

Medford Announces COVID Testing Schedule For Students, Staff

Here is when your student can get tested for the coronavirus before returning to hybrid instruction.

22 Medford Students, 3 Staffers Positive As Schools Return Remote

Medford schools will remain remote until mid-January due to an expected post-holiday spike in coronavirus cases.

Medford Superintendent Wishes Families A Blessed Holiday Season

A holiday message from Superintendent Marice Edouard-Vincent.

Medford Schools Will Return Remote From Holiday Break

District officials plan to return to in-person instruction "with caution" in January as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Medford.

Medford School Going Remote Until Holiday Break

District officials said there was a "strong possibility" of in-person transmission among school staff, many of whom are in quarantine.

Medford Schools 'Full Remote' Friday

After enjoying a day off Thursday, students will have to log back on before the week's up.

Remote Snow Day Likely In Medford

MPS expects to transition to a "full remote" day Thursday, meaning students will maintain their regular schedule over electronic platforms.

Remote Learning Gives Medford Snow Day Edge

MPS is equipped for remote learning, but the district will address snow days on a case by case basis, Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said.

Medford Starts High School Reopening With Senior Class

The district will offer free COVID-19 testing to students and staff as it prepares to bring back 12th grade this week.

Medford Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State

The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.

Medford Voke Will Start To Phase In, High School Eyed Next

Superintendent Edouard-Vincent said the district has made "significant" progress on improving safety measures at the high school.

Medford's 'Red' Designation Will Not Affect School Reopening

MPS said Friday it can continue hybrid instruction safely, despite the city joining the list of high-risk communities last week.

Pooled Testing In Medford, Somerville Schools Could Set Standard

Here's how the group-testing method for the coronavirus, which proponents say is more efficient and cost-effective, will work.

Medford Working To Bring Back Older Students

The district announced a return date for fifth-graders this week, but grades 7-12 still remain up in the air.

Medford Schools Expanding Free Coronavirus Testing Program

The district has conducted 900 free tests and is now opening the program up to more employees. Students could be eligible in the future.

Medford Announces Return Dates For More Grades, Kids Corner

The district will start hybrid learning for two more grades next week.

Medford On Pace To Start Hybrid Learning For More Grades

Based on community health metrics, the district said it will welcome four more grades back for hybrid learning Monday.

Medford Student Leads Charge To Outfit Schools With Safety Kits

Delilah Putnam Bagley donated her dog-walking money and organized a drive to put together COVID-19 prevention kits for three MPS schools.

MPS Building Report Details Air Quality Improvements, Challenges

Workers were at MPS schools last week addressing what the district called "long overdue" repairs to the HVAC systems.

Medford Schools Slow Timeline For Enacting Hybrid Plan

Kindergartners returned to school Monday, but district officials say most grades will go back later than originally scheduled.

3 Medford School Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Superintendent Marice Edouard-Vincent said a "small number" of MPS staff are currently quarantining.