Brookline School Committee Member Steps Down

Dimitry Anselme stepped down from the committee recently, and now the committee is looking to fill his position.

2021 College Aid: How Brookline Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Shelly Hinds joins Pallotta Educational Center as Head of School

Italian Home for Children's Mary Savioli Pallotta Educational Center Welcomes Shelly Hinds as New Head of School

Brookline Teachers Rally To Draw Attention To Contract Talks

Brookline's teachers union members plan to hold a "stand out" Saturday to call attention to ongoing educators contract negotiations.

2 National Merit Scholars From Brookline Announced

Two high school students from Brookline are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Brookline 8th-Grade Self-Portrait Exhibition On Display At Pierce

If you are walking down School Street in Brookline Village and happen to look over at the Pierce School, you might catch a glimpse.

Congratulations, Brookline High School Grad Coburn Taverna Liddell

Brookline Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Brookline Dean Finalist For Associate Principal Job In Waltham

Alexander has been an associate dean of students at Brookline High School since 2006.

Congratulations, Brookline High School Grad Caroline Andersen

Brookline Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.

3 Brookline Students Win 2021 National Merit Scholarships

The students were given $2,500 National Merit scholarships.

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On Brookline Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Brookline Patch.

Brookline High School Parents Urge Town To Allow Grad Party

Parents said a lot of thought, time and effort went into creating a safe Grad party plan. And now, they're worried the town may cancel it.

Brookline High School Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

FAFSA Completions Down In MA: How Brookline Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Brookline area high schools.

Brookline Senior Wins National Merit Corporate Scholarship

A student from Brookline High School is among roughly 1,000 seniors who've won a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship award.

Driscoll School's Interim Principal Named New Principal

Driscoll's interim principal David Youkilis got the job, according to interim Superintendent Jim Marini.

Brookline Students Plan Vigil To Support Asian Community

Community members are set to light candles Friday on the steps of the Brookline High School in an effort to support the Asian community.

In Brookline Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Norfolk County.

Brookline Parents Help Educators Register For Coronavirus Vaccine

"Having the vaccination is really the biggest component to really just helping everyone sleep better at night," said Christina Grady.

Brookline Appoints New Superintendent Of Schools

​Brookline chose Dr. Linus Guillory to lead the district. It may be the first time the district will be led by a Black man.

Brookline Schools Testing Program Gets State Extension

The state this week extended the funding for the pooled COVID-19 testing for three more weeks through April 18.

Why Every Student Should Consider A Gap Year Abroad

Learn how more American teens than ever before, are gaining an edge with this non-traditional path to college.

Brookline Names Finalist For School Superintendent Job

The School Committee voted on a finalist to replace School Superintendent Andrew Bott, who resigned in 2019.

Brookline Students To Return To Fully In-Person School In March

The district's medical experts said that as other mitigation measures are in place in the schools, desks could be less than 6 ft. apart.

Brookline Postpones Virtual Renaming Ceremony For Devotion School

The renaming ceremony for the Florida Ruffin Ridley School, formerly the Devotion School was set to be Friday. But it was 8 degrees.

Brookline Drops Ban On Athletics, Citing Hopeful Covid Trends

The Brookline Health Commissioner said he's ending the ban early because indicators suggest COVID-19 is slowing.

Brookline's Florida Ruffin Ridley School To Mark Renaming

The town is hosting a virtual renaming ceremony on the 16oth birthday of its namesake.

Brookline Extends 'Pause' On Athletics To Recreational Sports

Earlier this week, the Brookline Health Commissioner announced school sports would pause until February. Wednesday he added rec sports.

Brookline Orders A Pause On Winter School Athletics

Brookline Department of Public Health ordered the district and private schools to pause athletic programs until at least Feb. 1.

Brookline Eyes State COVID-19 Pool Testing

Massachusetts teachers, students and staff will be eligible for a once-a-week COVID-19 test through the voluntary program.

School Leaders Offer Help For Students After U.S. Capitol Riots

School leaders in Brookline and beyond offered advice about how to talk to kids about the Jan. 6 riot.

Brookline Schools To Offer Free​ COVID-19 Surveillance Testing

Brookline is working on introducing a coronavirus testing program for Brookline Public Schools, according to the superintendent.

Brookline Cancels School Friday

There's still "significant" snow removal work to be done at and around each school, Interim Superintendent Jim Marini said.

Brookline Health Department Orders New Rules For Private Schools

Effective Friday, private schools in Brookline will be required to adhere to an updated set of COVID-19 standards.

Brookline Declares Snow Emergency, School Goes Online

Forecasters predict Brookline will see between 8 and 13 inches of snow Wednesday into Thursday.

Will Brookline Get Snow Days This Winter?

Virtual learning means schools could operate on snow days. But there's still a scenario in which classes are canceled altogether.

Superintendent Search Committee Seeks Feedback In Survey

Brookline public school families can complete the survey any time before Jan. 7.

Brookline Launches Superintendent Search With Survey Request

The district hopes to have a permanent superintendent to succeed Interim Superintendent Dr. James Marini by next July.

Prominent Author Accuses Brookline Schools Of Aggressive Policy

Seth Mnookin accused the district of "hunting down kids who are out of state" amid the pandemic. The superintendent denied that.

Brookline Teachers Rally About Social Distancing Rules

Teachers are on strike in an effort to send a message they want 6 feet distancing in classrooms to stay. The district said it will stay.

Brookline Teachers Union To Strike Over Distancing Protocol

The district is challenging that move with the department of labor.