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Schools Weigh Phone-Locking App and Parent Input Policies
Wilmington schools face decisions on phone-locking apps and offensive-language policy as Patch reporting dominates local coverage this week. Patch outlets detailed the Wilmington Police Department's addition of three new officers with local roots, community remembrance of longtime schoo…
WILMINGTON -- Wilmington's news cycle over the past day was dominated by Patch coverage of town schools, public safety hires, and a nonprofit sports partnership, with no new items posted to the town's own press-release channels in this window.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Patch AM: Will Wilmington schools keep using an app to lock student phones?" Patch reports the district is weighing whether to continue a phone-locking app policy in schools, though details on a final decision were not included in the preview (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"Patch AM: How will Wilmington schools tackle offensive language and boost parent input?" According to Patch, school officials are considering steps to address offensive language issues while also looking to increase parent involvement in decision-making (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"Patch AM: How buying Revs tickets can boost a Wilmington inclusive sports nonprofit" Patch reports that ticket purchases for Revolution matches can generate support for a local nonprofit focused on inclusive sports programming (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"Wilmington Police Department Welcomes 3 New Officers" Per Patch, three new officers with local roots recently completed the police academy and have joined the department (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"Wilmington community remembers longtime school bus driver George A. Gammon Jr." Patch reports that residents and colleagues are remembering a longtime school bus driver following his death, though further details were not provided in the preview (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"What Sciarappa Farm, fire station, and new school mean for Wilmington" According to Patch, the outlet examined how a local farm property, a fire station project, and a new school building fit into the town's broader development picture (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
"5 Massachusetts Day Trips Worth Taking This Summer" Patch's statewide roundup highlights nearby attractions for residents planning summer weekend outings (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wilmington).
COMING UP
A Billerica Electronics Recycling Event is listed on the Wilmington Patch community calendar for July 11.
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