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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Human Rights Commission Vacancies]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reusables Roll Out at APS Schools]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent's Update: Celebrating the New Arlington High School]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Continue Upward Trajectory in 2025 Accountability Results]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DESE Integrated Monitoring Review of APS: November 2025]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 Registration Information Letter]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Announcement of School Committee Opening]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Phase 3 of the New Arlington High School is Now Open]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Joint Statement: Arlington Police Department and Arlington Public Schools Alert Families About Social Media Scams]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools: Updates on PowerSchool Data Breach]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Japanese Students Visit During 20-year Anniversary of Annual Arlington-Nagaokakyo Exchange Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual visit of Japanese students included cultural exchanges in schools, home stays, cultural activities, and an observance of the 40-year anniversary of the Sister City relationship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:18:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MLL Students Develop Skills and Make Friends at After-school Sports Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sports Introduction for Multilingual Learners program is a true community collaboration that provides a safe place for MLL students to experience sports and develop community ties.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:50:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Student and Supporting Staff Recognized at MCC RISE Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MAICEI funded partnership between AHS and Middlesex Community College made it possible for an AHS Special Education student to have an impressive first year taking rigorous college courses toward his academic and professional goals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:21:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Awarded EPA Clean School Bus Rebate]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Town of Arlington to receive $200,000 for new electric school bus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:04:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclusion Workshops Offer Time to Learn, Reflect, Relax, and Create a Culture of Belonging at AHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The all-school Inclusion Workshops at Arlington High School were held over three days in April, and they enabled everyone to take a break, reach beyond their comfort zones, share their stories, and think about what it means to be part of an inclusive and supportive community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:54:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ottoson Middle School Students Win Scholastic Writing Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Created to inspire and recognize creative young people, the Scholastic Writing Awards  provide, in the words of their website, “...a platform for their voices to be heard.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:14:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS World Language Trips Promote Understanding and Cultural Appreciation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s trips to Québec, Canada and Taiwan enabled Arlington High School students to immerse themselves in the spirit of each place as they learned about the past, explored the natural beauty, and enhanced their French and Mandarin reading and conversation skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 15:58:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1931879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Arlington School Committee and Arlington Educators Association Celebrate the Ratification of an Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 09:54:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington’s Poet Laureate Shares Her Story and Her Poetry with AHS Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Poet Jean Flanagan was the 2024 guest speaker in the Arlington High School Student Library Advisory Committee’s annual program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 16:20:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bishop Cultural Fest Celebrates Diversity and Identity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1930140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Bishop Cultural Fest is an opportunity to increase understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultural backgrounds that contribute to the vitality of the school community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrichment Events Throughout the Year Help Brackett Students Explore STEM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1925967</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Math Family Nights, Hour of Code, STEM Night/Student Science Fair, and Math Mornings use games, projects, activities, and demonstrations to increase student exposure to STEM topics and possibilities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 14:58:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter STEAM Enrichment Activities Bring Dallin Students and Caregivers Together in Exploration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1922526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Events with games, demonstrations, and student experiments illustrate the various facets of STEAM while driving creativity and collaboration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:13:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National History Day Projects Win at State Level, Move on to Nationals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1918918</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A record number of student projects earned sufficient recognition at the state competition to be eligible to move forward to the national contest in June.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:14:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington High School Students Share Projects at State Environmental Conference]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ways AHS activists are facilitating composting and reducing waste were presented to environmental educators who attended the Massachusetts Environmental Education Society Conference that was designed to inspire and share ideas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:36:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Mornings and Nights Promote Understanding and Collaboration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mathematics events for first grade caregivers at Bishop Elementary School broaden understanding of the curriculum and how the subject is being taught.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:20:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Drama Season Continues with Student-directed One Act Plays and Spring Musical]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six aspiring directors brought five one act plays to the Arlington High School stage, and the contemporary musical version of “Twelfth Night” explored social norms and ethical questions with wit and wisdom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:31:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All-School Read at Dallin Ends with a Visit from the Author]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After reading or listening to a middle-grade book by Susan Tan, Kindergarten through fifth grade students were able to hear her speak about her craft and answer audience questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:36:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington High School Students Win Scholastic Art Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The artworks from two AHS students were recognized for, as described on the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards website, “...their originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice and vision.”]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:10:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OMS Civics Day Engages Students in Real World Learning]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ottoson Middle School eighth grade students heard from local community leaders who are topic experts, asked questions, and gathered the information they needed to advance their Civics Action Projects.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:33:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Performing Arts Students Win Accolades and Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This winter there were 80 middle and high school students taking part in district, senior and All-State Festivals, and the AHS Honors Orchestra performed for the community and was selected to demonstrate music excellence at the Massachusetts Music Educators’ All-State Conference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:56:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National History Day Projects Win Regional Awards and Advance to State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1904708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arlington middle and high school students earned first, second, and third place and honorable mention awards in group and individual website, group and individual exhibit, paper, group documentary, and individual and group performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:41:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[APS EL Education Information Session Recording]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1904605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[EL Education information session was recorded for those community members who were not able to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:58:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Visual Arts Teacher Selected for the Aiducatius Creativity Internship in The Gambia]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arlington High School teacher Adam Gooder has been chosen to be part of a small group of educators working on art projects with students in Kargong, The Gambia, and learning more about the local arts community and culture.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:05:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elementary Library Teacher Participates in AASL “National School Library Standards” Revision Process]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1904250</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After completing a survey from the American Association of School Librarians, Library Teacher Laura Atlee was asked to participate in a focus group and explore ways that the current standards could be more practical.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:59:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heritage Day at Ottoson Middle School Honors and Shares the Community’s Diverse Cultures]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[OMS students circulated through ten stations, each manned by volunteer hosts who shared information, answered questions about their heritage countries, and engaged the attendees in activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:04:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New English Language Arts Curriculum Addresses Character, Knowledge and Skill Mastery, and High Quality Work]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1898725</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elementary students involved in the slow roll-out of EL Education are combining reading, writing, speaking and listening with meaningful, hands-on projects that connect classroom experiences to the world outside, leading to the development of skills they will need throughout their lives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:21:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Conversation Focuses on Building Inclusive Learning Environments]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1898585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the community heard from a panel that included teachers at the elementary and high school level, the Director of Wellness, and an AHS junior as they explored the meaning of “inclusive” and how this is being addressed in Arlington schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:43:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students at Three Elementary Schools Meet an Author and Her Determined Dog]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1891653</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ivy the French bulldog demonstrated how she is able to get around despite her physical disability during the school visits where her human mom shared her story and stressed the importance of resilience and determination.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:12:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grants Awarded by the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) Enable Investigative, Creative Learning Across the District]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1891638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The recent funding provided by AEF will bring enhancements to the educational experience, support and update curricula, and promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:54:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ottoson Middle School Observes The Great Kindness Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1890202</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dedicating a week to thinking about and practicing kindness is a strong way to enrich the OMS community and help create a positive culture.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:01:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dallin and Brackett Elementary Schools Celebrate No Name Calling Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1885128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Led by students, the No Name Calling Weeks at each school used posters, discussions, a school-wide art activity, and a video to emphasize the importance of respect and kindness when talking and interacting with others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:47:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Mock Caldecott Challenges Students to Think Critically about Book Illustrations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1883229</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in all grade levels had the opportunity to view, discuss, and think about book illustrations, the artists that create them, and how pictures contribute to the story before voting for the book they believed deserved the coveted Caldecott Medal Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:58:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighth Grade Students Begin Their Transition to High School with a Visit to AHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1880665</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spending a morning learning about the academic environment and choices, asking questions, touring the building, and experiencing possible electives through classroom visits helps to ease the stress anxiety of moving to a new school and gets eighth grade students ready to choose the classes they will take in the ninth grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:11:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New York City Trip Combines Learning and Performing in Carnegie Hall for AHS Musical Artists]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1880057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Workshops, clinics, and rehearsals precede performances in Carnegie Hall for Arlington High School vocalists and instrumentalists at the Choirs of America “Nationals for Top Choirs” Festival in April.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:52:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall and Winter Concerts Showcase the Depth and Breadth of the AHS Performing Arts Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1876131</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether they were original pieces or covers, written in the ‘70s or the 17th century, jazzy, traditional, or classical, the delivery of the works by the Arlington High School music technologists, instrumentalists and vocalists delighted the audiences at the first three concerts of the 2023-2024 season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:03:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School Tuesday 2/13]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1884097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, there will be no school in APS on Tuesday, February 13th]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Team Hosts State League Speech and Debate Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1870345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new high school proved to be an excellent venue for the St. Nick Showdown, a Massachusetts Speech and Debate League competition hosted by the 
Arlington High School Speech and Debate Team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:46:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Instrumental Director Earns Honor Roll Designation, Shares Knowledge with Others]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1870082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Being named to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll and serving as a guest lecturer at the All-State Music Convention in West Virginia has made November and December 2023 meaningful months for Arlington High School’s Sabatino D’Agostino.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellness Workshops Bring the AHS Community Together, Destigmatize Mental Health Struggles, and Emphasize Self-care]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1869631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s Wellness Workshops promoted a sense of belonging within the Arlington High School community as students, teachers, and staff took a break, connected with one another, thought about mental health, and learned and practiced self-care skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[“All is Calm” Puts a Human Face on War for AHS Ninth Grade Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1869546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attending a performance of “All is Calm” enabled Arlington High School Modern World History students to experience history differently from classroom discussions and make connections between the past and the present.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[APS Social Workers Offer “Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions” Parent Group]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1869519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“SPACE” training, offered to parents and caregivers, focuses on changing their behavior in ways that can help reduce their child’s anxiety.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:33:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Chapter of Cancer Kids First Hosts Gift Event Featured on TV News]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1865234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Providing support to pediatric cancer patients and their families is the mission of Cancer Kids First, and AHS students and other volunteers at the December event packed gifts that were shipped to 43 young people across the United States.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:36:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Junior’s Scheduling Application Captures Fifth District Congressional App Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1864716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Almost the entire Arlington High School student body uses BlockStatus to manage their schedules, monitor school news, maintain to-do lists, and connect with friends.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:04:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brackett Culture and Creativity Night Celebrates the Cultural Identities that Enrich the School Community]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1858522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The different ways people identify themselves–by language of origin, abilities, ethnicity, family structure, etc.--were explored and shared on a special night in November.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:33:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Menotomy Preschool offers “Positive Solutions for Families” Workshops]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1854799</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evidence-based workshop series teaches positive behavior approaches that connect home with the classroom, and promotes lasting connection between families who face the same challenges.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:09:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voices United Workshops Train Students to Recognize and Combat Negative Culture and Climate Behaviors]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1854162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Voices United” training helps AHS ninth grade students develop an understanding of the impacts of bullying, bias, harassment, and degrading language among their peers and provides the skills needed to help them build a school community that is safer and more inclusive.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:31:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[U.S. Representatives Answer Student Questions During Town Hall at Arlington High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1853309</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gun violence and prevention was the topic of October’s question-and-answer session with Representatives Katherine Clark and Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the first Gen Z member of the U.S Congress.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:56:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Great Pumpkin Rescue Gives New Life to Old Jack-o-lanterns]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1851218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elementary school families responded enthusiastically to the call for pumpkins to be composted, dropping them off for collection and deflecting over seven tons of the seasonal orbs from the waste stream.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:11:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[19th Century New York and Merry-old England Were the Sites for the OMS and AHS Fall Plays]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1847872</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Audiences enjoyed the adventures of iconic characters Ichabod Crane and Robin Hood (or was it Maid Marian?) during the recent Ottoson Middle and Arlington High School drama productions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Welcomes New Leaders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1846140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s new staff includes the new Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, several district-level Directors, two elementary principals, assistant principals at Brackett and Ottoson, and a middle school Special Education Coordinator.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:44:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[“SOS” Suicide Prevention Program Increases Knowledge and Provides Tools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1845868</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The evidence-based “SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program” educates middle school students on the signs of depression and anxiety in themselves and others and provides tools for action.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:56:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[METCO Students Build Connections, Learn, and Enjoy Activities at SummerFun!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1842391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Transportation and on-site support enabled APS Boston-based students to join friends and make new ones during Arlington Community Education’s “SummerFun!” program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:37:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS International Exchange Program Welcomes Students from Eight Countries]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1841921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arlington High School’s active and popular exchange program brings high school students from around the world into the community where they study, participate in sports, join clubs, perform community service, and contribute to the cultural diversity of the school environment.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:23:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Federal Grant Supports School and Community Youth Mental Health First Aid Training]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1839454</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to a SAMHSA grant, the Arlington Mental Health Initiative to train a variety of school and community resources who interface with children to recognize and get assistance for young people struggling with mental health or substance use challenges begins this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:37:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Outdoor Gathering Celebrates Inclusion, Community, and Connection]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1835381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Activities, music, food, conversation, and fun were all part of the Back to School Outdoor Gathering, the first APS LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Leadership Task Force event of the year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:05:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New AEF Grants Support Strategic Plan Implementation and Updated Technology for AHS Instrumental Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1835131</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recent Arlington Education Foundation Grants support shared leadership in strategic plan implementation and digital resources for Performing Arts instrumentalists.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:55:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer English Language Learner (SELL) Program is a Fun, No-Risk Environment that Previews and Promotes Language Learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1831240</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:03:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Named 2023 Mass Save® Climate Leader]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1824490</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Named 2023 Mass Save® Climate Leader for Outstanding Commitment to Energy Efficiency
Recognition highlights Arlington Public Schools’ continued efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and leading the state to a clean energy future.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:39:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Debater Captures First Place in Big Questions at National Debate Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1783854</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After four days of debating competitors from across North America, Arlington High School student Isobel Maksoudian followed her 5-0 record in the semifinals with a win that made her the national champion.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:01:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OMS National History Day Projects Capture First Place and Outstanding Affiliate Winner in the National Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1782682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four outstanding Ottoson projects advanced to National History Day national competition this year where one achieved first place in the Junior Group Website Category and another, among the top ten finishers in the Junior Group Documentary category, captured a special award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:31:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ottoson Day Celebrates “Belonging” with Speakers, Workshops]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1779535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ottoson Middle School students heard from speakers, participated in workshops, and listened to a panel of their peers in a day devoted to exploring connection and community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:03:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[With Words of Wisdom and Hopes for the Future, Arlington High School Celebrates the Class of 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1778952</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Accomplishment through challenges and change characterizes this year’s AHS graduating class, one whose members have used the past four years to develop the skills, commitment, and drive that will take them forward.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:34:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclusion Workshops Enthusiastically Received by Arlington High School Students and Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1778755</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The all-school Inclusion Workshops held over three days this spring enabled everyone to take a break, reach beyond their comfort zones, share their stories, and think about what it means to be part of an inclusive and supportive community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:51:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Speech and Debate Team Expands Reach, Sends Students to National Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1777916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the help of a debate coach, the AHS Speech and Debate Team grew in skill and strength, competed in more tournaments, and developed relationships with younger students and high school clubs across the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:18:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington High School Drama Guild Presents Strega Nona to Enthusiastic Grades K-3 Audiences]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1776675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Arlington Public Schools had its first experience presenting and enjoying Theatre for Young Audiences with the May musical performance of “Strega Nona”, the story of a “grandma witch” who helps her neighbors with their problems.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:28:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Japanese Students Visit During Annual Arlington-Nagaokakyo Exchange Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1774896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[VIsits and performances at Dallin, Ottoson, and Arlington HIgh School, staying with host families, and taking-in the local sights helped the visiting Japanese young people build friendships, share their culture, and learn about ours.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:12:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Dallin Students Earn Recognition for Extreme Weather Posters in Cool Science Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1774081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[One third and two fourth grade students were honored for their visual expressions of what they learned about extreme weather in a competition that combines art and climate science.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:47:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Strong Performances and Championship Wins Mark AHS Winter Season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1773928</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The entire 2022-2023 athletic year at Arlington HIgh School is shaping up to be one of exciting play and solid accomplishments, with winter teams and individual athletes earning honors and spring play starting strong.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:36:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Staff Appreciation Day Recognizes Milestones and Achievements]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1772884</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sixty-six administrators, teachers, and staff members joined with their colleagues to honor their tenure, the achievement of professional status, and wish them well in their retirement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:05:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seven Arlington Education Foundation Grants Drive Creative Teaching at All Levels]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1772159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The most recent round of grant funding from the Arlington Education Foundation (AEF) supports innovative teaching and collaboration in special education, science, and the arts and funds a unique professional development opportunity for a World Language teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 15:40:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ottoson Students Explore the Unique Beauty and History of Belize]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1770066</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[OMS students spent their spring school vacation climbing, snorkeling, zipping, and floating their way through Belize, meeting the people and learning about the cuisine and culture along the way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 13:53:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classic Songs and Exciting Dance Numbers Propelled Ottoson’s Performance of “Guys and Dolls”]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1767738</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Middle school students had fun recreating the world of illegal gambling and romance in the big city with their dynamic performance of the 1950 Tony award winning “Guys and Dolls”.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 15:34:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship, is Semifinalist for U.S. Presidential Scholars Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1765475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[His passions for academics and service have led AHS senior Gregory Lubashev to be acknowledged and rewarded with national recognition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 11:04:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun, Discovery, and Community Characterize Elementary Science Nights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1763614</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student work, demonstrations, and hands-on activities allow exploration and enjoyment at Brackett, Dallin, and Bishop celebrations of science.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 10:09:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[METCO and Arlington-Resident Students, Families, and Advocates Come Together in Community]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1762675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Walking, volunteering, and advocating together are three ways that METCO students and their families joined Arlington friends and supporters this spring to build connections and strengthen friendships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 15:31:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Musical Productions at Brackett and Bishop Build Community and Confidence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1760903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at two APS elementary schools had the opportunity to let their imaginations soar when they shared their talents as cast and crew members in musicals presented for families and friends.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 11:38:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magical Arlington High School Production of Into the Woods Captivates Audiences]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1758153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Audiences at this year’s spring musical entered the world of fairy tales as they traveled from innocence to experience, and to the realization that all of us are responsible for each other.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:18:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Conversation Explores LGBTQIA+ Book Censorship and Library Collections]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1757680</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the community gathered in March to understand and explore LGBTQIA+ representation in the Arlington Public Schools and town library collections and its importance to both students and their families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:45:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gibbs Social Studies Teacher Recognized with Statewide Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1755859</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ancient Civilizations teacher Shaina Byrne is this year’s recipient of an award for excellence in teaching middle school Social Studies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:53:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four OMS National History Day Projects Move on to the National Contest, Others Recognized]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1753509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine APS projects competed in the NHD Massachusetts State Contest where two projects earned Honorable Mentions and Special Awards and four qualified for the National Contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:58:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ottoson Middle School Students Celebrate the Community’s Diverse Cultures at Heritage Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1751057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students circulated through nine country stations, each manned by volunteer hosts who  shared information and answered questions about their heritage countries.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:19:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Real World Learning Was at the Heart of Ottoson Middle School Civics Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1748168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[OMS eighth grade students heard from local community leaders who are topic experts, asked questions, and gathered the information they needed to advance their Civics Action Projects.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:10:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington School Committee and Superintendent Reach Successor Contract Agreement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1740895</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Agreement Extended to Cover Five Year Period of Proposed Strategic Plan]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:21:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Menotomy Preschool Teaching Assistant Joins Catto Chorus for Special BSO Performance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1744928</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Catto Chorus, over 100 vocalists strong, was assembled for the opening concert in a special Boston Symphony Hall Festival that included composers from populations that are historically underrepresented in Western music and music that delved into social commentary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:19:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Education Association Members Stand-out Against Hate Speech and Discrimination]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1744204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This month AEA members came together to stand in front of each school to demonstrate the values of the district and illustrate that incidents of hate speech and prejudice will not be tolerated.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:40:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Internship Program Takes Learning Beyond the Classroom]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1743650</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[AHS interns are able to investigate future careers, learn the skills of collaboration and communication, understand what it means to participate in a workplace, and make valuable, direct contributions to sites where they work, their school, and the broader community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:33:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun and Engaging Aspects of Mathematics Evident at Elementary Math Nights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1743356</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dallin’s STEAM Games Night and Brackett’s Math Nights create an environment of exploration and collaboration as families play games and solve problems together.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:58:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Engages with Partners to Create an Environment of Deeper Learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1743033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[APS is working with the Deeper Learning Dozen and partner districts to create an educational environment that supports deeper learning for all–one that values equity and student voice, and offers opportunities for experiences to develop the skills needed to succeed in the future.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:49:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Concerts in Europe, at the MMEA festivals, and in the Community Keep AHS Performing Artists Busy in 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1742645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new year has only just begun, but Arlington High School Performing Artists have already performed in Europe, collaborated  with local jazz composers, performed for Massachusetts music educators, participated in a state-wide festival, and showcased their talent and creativity through music technology.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:57:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindness Weeks at Two Schools Bring Warmth to Winter Days]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1738910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s celebrations of kindness included dress-up days, kind messages on sun rays, a food collection, “complemats”, kindness notes, and more, spreading cheer and fostering community within two schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:01:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Officials Respond to Spate of Bias-Motivated Incidents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1738897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Town of Arlington and its human services agencies, police department, town government, public schools and human rights groups are coming together to respond to a recent increase in bias-motivated and hate speech incidents in town.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:00:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual School Improvement Plans Identify Initiatives and Actions that Support Continuous Improvement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1731938</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once again, teams of educators and parents have worked together to assess performance against district and individual school goals, identify areas that require attention, and document specific objectives and actions in School Improvement Plans that can be found on each school’s website.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:51:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Changes to Professional Learning Support Strategic Priorities for All Instructional Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1731551</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Choice-based Professional Learning offered in three or six week sessions meets the diverse needs for skills and knowledge to improve instructional practice across the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:46:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS CADD Students Capture First Place in National Transportation Safety Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1722933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Lenticular Traffic Signal” made history at the 2023 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge as the first ever high school submission and the first ever win by students in this age group.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:54:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools CLOSED Tuesday 3/14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1738520</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:49:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Reception Celebrates Remembrance of Climate Futures Arlington Project]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1720406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Guests and speakers joined Arlington High School student interns in December to honor the work they did studying climate change, imagining the future, marking the possible effects throughout town, and creating a beautiful mural.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:58:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Five-Year Strategic Plan Ready for Review]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1718472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The second phase of the process to develop a five-year strategic plan that outlines the mission, vision, priorities, and associated initiatives for the Arlington Public Schools has been completed.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:09:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AHS Community Comes Together to Destigmatize Mental Health Struggles and Emphasize Self-care]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1718105</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellness Workshops offered in December promoted a sense of belonging within the Arlington High School community as students, teachers, and staff took a break, connected with one another, thought about mental health, and learned and practiced self-care skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:16:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recommendations from the 2022 Equity Audit Informs APS Transformation to a District that Prioritizes Equity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1675790</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The participatory Equity Audit undertaken in winter and spring 2022 provides analysis and guidance that will be used throughout the Arlington Public Schools to fulfill its Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:27:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Voices United" Workshops Train Students to Recognize and Combat Negative Culture and Climate Behaviors]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1714573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Voices United” training helps AHS ninth grade students develop an understanding of the impacts of bullying, bias, harassment, and degrading language among their peers and provides the skills needed to help them build a school community that is safer and more inclusive.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:03:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Computer Career Day Illustrates the Myriad of Ways Computer Science Skills Are Used in the Real World]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1713058</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hearing directly from individuals who use computer science in a variety of ways enabled Career Day attendees to understand how the skills they learn in the classroom can transition into the workplace.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:38:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ten Arlington Education Foundation Grants Support Innovative Programming Across All Ages]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1711649</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The latest round of funding awarded by the Arlington Education Foundation enables creative teaching and learning across a variety of disciplines that promotes problem solving skills, encourages discussion and critical thinking, enriches curriculum, expands knowledge, and develops empathy and understanding.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:57:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Press Release: Three Finalists for Arlington, MA Public Schools  Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1708846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Arlington Public Schools is pleased to announce that three finalists for Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning have been selected by a representative screening committee. There were 16 members of the initial screening committee. Members of the committee included APS parents, teachers, administrators, and an AHS student.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 09:11:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington High School Choral Singers and Instrumentalists Maintain a Busy Fall Performance and Learning Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1702543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fall season for the talented musicians in the AHS Performing Arts Department included performances within and outside the school, masterclasses offered by professional musicians, and the first Open House of the Year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:52:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exciting AHS Fall Athletic Season Ends]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1701609</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fall athletic season at Arlington High School included strong performances, Championship wins, and high student participation in eight sports.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:44:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drama Season Begins Strong with Fall Plays at Ottoson Middle School and Arlington High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1700559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two one-act plays got the theater season rolling at OMS, and AHS students inaugurated their new auditorium with a delightful performance of one of Shakespeare’s beloved comedies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Culture Nights Celebrate the Richness of APS School Communities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1699333</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At individual events in November, Brackett and Dallin families used displays, food, activities, and performances to share how they define their cultural identities, deepening their understanding of each other and building connections.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:49:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Great Pumpkin Rescue Gives New Life to Old Jack-o-lanterns]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1690999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elementary school families responded enthusiastically to the call for pumpkins to be composted, dropping them off for collection and deflecting over eight tons of the seasonal orbs from the waste stream.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:39:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ottoson “Start with Hello Week” Promotes Connection and Inclusivity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1680298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Through discussion, reflection, and simple activities that bring students together, “Start with Hello Week”  reintroduces the young people to the power of connection, empathy, and helping one another.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bishop Learning Garden Offers Hands-on Experiential Learning, Agri-food Literacy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1689693</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether they are planting, harvesting, or learning about vegetable life cycles, food webs, or worms, Bishop students in Kindergarten through fifth grade connect with the external environment as they increase their understanding of food and its origins.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:17:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[History & Social Studies Department September Community Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1679902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the History and Social Studies Department at APS, we hope this newsletter finds you all healthy and well. We have a few exciting updates to share with you this month!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:35:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[METCO Students Join Friends and Make New Ones at SummerFun!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1678056</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A special program that included transportation, meals, and on-site support was initiated this summer,  enabling APS Boston-based students to attend Arlington Community Education’s “SummerFun!” program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Homan Shares CFO Update and Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1677674</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, October 21, Superintendent Elizabeth Homan announced  that Michael Mason will fill a new role of Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the APS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:44:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Leadership Workshop Prepares Attendees for Ongoing Participation in Instructional Leadership Teams]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1675390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The activities and discussions during the three-day All Leadership Workshop provided the groundwork needed for members of the school-based Instructional Leadership Teams to articulate a problem of practice and go forward to create strong School Improvement Plans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:44:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer English Language Learner (SELL) Program Previews and Promotes Language Learning in Fun, No-Risk Environment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1674343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free to all newcomer English Language Learners entering grades one through five, SELL uses hands-on activities that enable students to learn language and content while making friends and gaining an understanding of what school is like in the US.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:32:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sue Briggs, AHS Special Education Teacher, Recognized with Paul Harris Fellow Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1671682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 4, Sue Briggs was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Arlington Rotary Club. The Award Ceremony honored members of the Arlington Community who have provided exemplary work in community service, and helping those in need.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:48:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hardy Teacher’s Second Children’s Book Highlights What it Means to Be a Twin]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1667856</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Twin Time”, Katherine Picarde’s recent book, is based on her own experience growing up as a twin and participating in conspiracies against the rest of the family, shenanigans that try the patience of protective older siblings and supportive, loving parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools Welcomes Eight New Administrators]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1666518</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This school year, APS welcomes middle and elementary school Assistant Principals to the district administrative team in addition to talented professionals in History and Social Studies, Performing Arts, Visual Art, and Wellness.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:35:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[History & Social Studies Department September Community Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1664452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the entire History & Social Studies Department, we want to say how wonderful it has been to see students back in classrooms this month! We are excitedly focusing on helping students build a sense of community with their peers, tackle interesting topics in history and social studies, and flex their critical thinking skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:02:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1K Visit AHS Performing Arts and STEAM Wings - Phase 2 construction underway until fall 2023.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1663435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Town of Arlington is pleased to report that an estimated 1,000 people toured the new high school’s Performing Arts and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) wings before Town Day got into full swing on September 17th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:34:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students return to classes as schools open for the 2022-23 school year!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1656860</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teachers returned during the last week of August. Then, on September 6, 2022, APS students in grades Kindergarten through 12 returned to class, followed by Menotomy Preschool students on September 12!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:24:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Members of the Class of 2022 Leave AHS with the Flexibility and Resilience Gained by Managing Disruptions and Change]]></title>
				<link>http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/apps/news/article/1649569</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Speakers at this year’s Arlington High School graduation lauded the accomplishments and achievements of a strong class that is moving on to higher education across the United States and beyond, to jobs and trades, gap years, and the military after persevering through the challenges of the last four years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:48:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Arlington Public Schools Five-year Strategic Plan Begins to Take Shape as Vision and Mission Statements and Strategic Priorities Are Established]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dedicated volunteers from throughout the Arlington community participated in a visioning process this spring that has laid the foundation for the development of a new strategic plan to ensure all students are well-prepared to take the next steps toward their future.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:46:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Calendar and Observances]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2022-2023 Calendar]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:16:22 -0400</pubDate>
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