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Superintendent’s Notebook: Helping our kids navigate social media in the information age

For better or worse, social media is here to stay. Social media may be the ultimate double-edged sword. The information at our fingertips is astounding. Want to share some exciting news? Facebook is a great option. Ready to learn the guitar? YouTube has hundreds of instructional videos. Planning a trip? Instagram shows you locations around […]

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Superintendent’s Notebook: Planning is key for providing a great education

The Brunswick School Department’s highest priority is preparing our students for the next step in their journey and doing so in a safe and welcoming environment. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff, Brunswick students are engaged, their academic performance is solid and graduation rates are high. While past success […]

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Superintendent’s Notebook: Benefits of newly renovated fitness rooms are more than physical

“Intelligence and skills can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” – President John F. Kennedy President Kennedy was on the right track many years ago when he challenged Americans — including the youth of our country — to become more active. The benefits of regular exercise […]

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Superintendent’s Notebook: Senior year brings excitement, opportunity … and stress

Brunswick School Department (BSD) schools are bustling, full of laughter, talk of an upcoming math test, high fives that celebrate a win in the big game and much more. For seniors at Brunswick High School, September is the beginning of their best year. To paraphrase a line from the hit movie “Grease,” seniors rule the […]

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Superintendent’s Notebook: Brunswick schools return with stronger security, new staff

After a quiet summer, the halls of our schools are again bustling with activity. The start of a school year is always an exciting time as students reconnect with friends, meet new teachers and begin the next step in their educational journey. While the students were enjoying their summer vacation, the Brunswick School Department used […]

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Superintendent’s Notebook: New school year, new home for the Brunswick School Department

Where did summer go? It seems like only yesterday we were congratulating our 2024 graduating class, and now we’re preparing to welcome students for the 2024–2025 school year. The beginning of a school year is an exciting time. Many students are experiencing a first — first day in pre-K, elementary school, junior high or high […]

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Superintendent’s Notebook: Class of 2024 took a page from Tom Brady’s playbook

Graduation is always a bittersweet time. We celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class with great joy while also knowing that these amazing young people are spreading their wings and leaving the nest. The graduation ceremony represents the culmination of 12 years of hard work — from math tests and term papers to pop quizzes […]