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Liz Cady, a controversial member of the Essex Westford School Board, resigned on Tuesday night, sending a pointed email to fellow board members who she. ....
Beth Cobb (left) and Erin Maguire An equity policy proposed for the Essex Westford School District has galvanized members of the suburban community in recent weeks, drawing hundreds of people to both virtual and in-person meetings. Critics of the policy say it is divisive and difficult to parse, and supports teachings that might make white students feel shame and guilt. Supporters, meanwhile, argue that grappling with issues of race and equity will help kids become critical thinkers and improve education for all students. Essex Westford school leaders assert that there is nothing that should be controversial about the proposed policy, which likely will be put to a school board vote on June 15. Instead, they say, the district s commitment to equity is part of its overarching vision and aims to make school a place where all of its 4,500 students 14.6 percent of whom are nonwhite can succeed. This, they argue, is the f ....
Editor s Note This story was written by Jen Lannom, a student at the University of Vermont and a reporter for the Community News Service â a student-powered partnership with local community newspapers. With the two-time rejection of a divisive merger and the COVID pandemic still affecting daily life, politics in Essex has had an engaging year. Active political life has spurred newcomers to run for office and, in some cases, win. Both Tracey Delphia and Elizabeth Cady defeated incumbents in recent selectboard and school board elections, respectively, and the Reporter caught up with them afterwards to discuss their campaign strategies. TRACEY DELPHIA ....