Incoming Kindergarten Parent Information Session

Information session will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Killam Elementary School

Reading Public Schools Awarded Two-Year Federal Grant From Project AWARE

Individuals will be trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid

Reading Memorial High, Austin Prep to Compete in High School Quiz Show Qualifier

The top 16 teams will advance to play on a televised, single-elimination, bracketed academic tournament.

Barrows Elementary School in Reading Celebrates 50 Years

The 50th anniversary committee is also planning a spring open house event for the Reading community

Forum Explores Funding for Schools

A public information session in Wakefield will provide residents with information on education funding reforms.

Reading Public Schools Seeking Solution for Insufficient Classroom Space

Reading Public Schools created the Early Childhood Education Space Needs Working Group to secure more classrooms.

Reading Memorial High School Makes Top 50 List of Public Schools

Local High School Ranked 30th on Boston Magazine's 2014 Top 50 Ranking

Back to School Safety Tips for a Great Start to the School Year

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association offers tips for staying safe around school buses, in the road, and on a bike this fall.

You Snooze, You Win: APP Recommends Delaying Start Times of Classes for Teens to Combat Sleep Deprivation

The American Academy of Pediatrics is drawing connections between school hours and teen sleep deprivation.

Don't Send Your Child Back to School Without a Locker Mirror

This year, heading back to school, your child may want these: a chin up bar, a filtered water bottle, a speaker backpack and a Kindle.

Reading High Makes 'Best Of' Schools List for State

GoLocal Worcester released its third annual ranking of the best high schools in Massachusetts.

Understanding Disabilities Gets $100,000 Grant

Understanding Disabilities (UD) will use the grant to restructure and move its curriculum forward to meet the new realities of today’s inclusive classrooms.

School Committee Chairman Resigns

Hal Croft steps down from school committee, and track.

School Committee Holds Public Hearing on School Choice

The Reading School Committee holds a public hearing.

12 School Districts to Receive Stipends for Substance-Free Post-Prom and Post-Graduation Events

Funds will help defray expenses associated with these events.

Reading's Mary DeLai Named Wilmington Superintendent

The appointment was made after three nights of candidate meet and greets and several hours of discussion on Thursday night.

Reading School Officlal is Finalist for Wilmington Superintendent Job

According to Wilmington Apple, the possible replacement for Joanne Benton will come from either Chelmsford, Lawrence, or Reading.

Reading High Principal Search Down to 4

School officials will interview the candidates Thursday.

Reading Schools Director Leaving for New Post

Alison Elmer took a job in the Arlington school district.

U.S. Education Chief to Honor Reading Schools for Excellence

Arne Duncan is scheduled to visit the Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School.

Reading Public Schools Closed Thursday

Seven Reading Schools Will Take Possible MCAS Replacement Test

Eighteen states worked together to develop the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam.

Reading Football Players Commit to Colleges

Reading Memorial High School Principal Resigns

Will leave at end of 2013-14 school year.

Virtual Classes to Offset Snow Days?

One local high school gave it a try.

Snow Days Don't Impact Student Learning, Harvard Professor Finds

New findings from Harvard reveal that keeping schools open during a storm could be potentially more detrimental to learning than school closure.

Permanent Principal Named for Coolidge Middle School

Sarah Marchant, previously the interim principal, was given the role on a permanent basis earlier this month.

Kitchen Equipment Likely Cause of Barrows Evacuations

Barrows Elementary School was evacuated twice last week.

Students Evacuated Again from Barrows for High Carbon Monoxide

For the second time in three days, carbon monoxide readings were higher than safe.

Students Evacuated Again from Barrows for High Carbon Monoxide

For the second time in three days, carbon monoxide readings were higher than safe.

Barrows Elementary Reopens After Carbon Monoxide Scare

Students were evacuated from the school on Tuesday due to high carbon monoxide readings.

UPDATE: Barrows Students Evacuated Due to High Carbon Monoxide Readings

According to reports, students and staff were evacuated to Austin Prep School.

School Lockdown Meeting Scheduled for Monday

The meeting is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. inside Birch Meadow School.

Reading Public Schools Remain Closed Friday

Reading Police confirmed the news via their Twitter account on Wednesday night.

Deadline Approaching for Kindergarten Registration

Parents hoping to sign up members of the Class of 2027 must do so by next Thursday.

Reading Schools Seek Kindergarten Students

An informational meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Is Your High School One of the State's Top Fifteen?

"Dreamschool" is a project of the Boston Globe and College of the Holy Cross.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Residents Invited to Pitch Naming Ideas for School Properties

The School Committee is accepting proposals for renaming various buildings, fields, or rooms around town.

District Suspends Relationship With Accreditation Group

Superintendent of Schools John Doherty recommended to the School Committee that the district stop the process of gaining NEASC accreditation.