The operators of Starboard Academy stonewalled, dissembled, and delayed efforts by a state agency to investigate allegations of misconduct at the private Plymouth school for young children, according to a report obtained by the Plymouth Independent. School leaders did almost nothing when a male teacher was accused of repeatedly touching a female colleague in front […]
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‘I can see myself getting a job in computers’
With the glow of the computer screen reflecting in her eyes, Isabella King tapped a keyboard several times and pushed “enter.” She waited a moment, then the pensive expression on her face brightened as the results began to appear. Beaming with pride, the Plymouth South High School sophomore said, “I can feel it! It’s starting […]
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From Plymouth South to modeling in South Korea
In this segment from the student-produced Panther TV show, learn about student Ava Davey-Bissett’s experience working as a model in South Korea’s Gangnam District.
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Some students manage a busy school schedule – and a part-time job.
Academics, extracurricular activities, sports….and a job. In this segment from Plymouth South High School’s Panther TV, learn about how some students manage to work part-time while juggling an already busy schedule.
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How to get a college education without breaking the bank
In this segment from Plymouth North High School’s student-produced Plymouth North News, a look at the tuition-free option that the state 15 community colleges now offer students.
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Plymouth wins $678,000 to prepare high school students for clean energy careers
Plymouth Public Schools will use two grants from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center totaling more than $678,000 to train students in job skills for the state’s growing clean energy sector. “It’s a very generous award for us,” said Mark Duffy, director of college, career, and technical education for Plymouth Public Schools. The grant money from […]
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From Plymouth North News: Take a walk with a goat
Plymouth North High School’s student-produced Plymouth North News has released its first episode of the school year. In this segment, learn about sophomore Bailee Telford’s unique business – goat walks.
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Three families sue Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher mistreated children
Three families have sued Starboard Academy, a Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher traumatized toddlers in her care by yelling at them and physically forcing them onto cots during nap time if they weren’t asleep. The owner of the for-profit company was informed of at least one troubling incident and covered it up, the plaintiffs charge. […]
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New teachers contract includes ‘largest raises ever’
The Plymouth School Committee this week approved a new contract that will increase most teachers’ pay by 13½ percent over three years, according to the town’s teachers union. Members of the 700-member Education Association of Plymouth earlier this month “overwhelmingly” approved the contract, which will be retroactive to July, union president Tom Pinto said. The […]
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‘We saw no signs of anything’
Pamela and David Murphy sit at a table in the dining room of their Manomet home. On the mantel, and above it, are photos and a striking pencil drawing of their son, Matt, including one with his dog, Willy. The gentle giant rottweiler died the year before Matt took his own life at age 20. […]