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League School Store Selling New Neurodiversity Apparel
The Hawk’s Nest, the official League School store, is now offering new school apparel that promotes neurodiversity and inclusion. The rainbow infinity symbol is used to represent neurodiversity, which describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways. There is no one “right” way of thinking, learning,…
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5 Ways League School Honors International ‘Zero Discrimination Day’
Today marks Zero Discrimination Day, which is observed around the world each year on March 1. It is celebrated in conjunction with the United Nations and other international organizations, and aims to reduce global inequality and discrimination while promoting peace and tolerance for all.
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League School Celebrates Black History Month with Thoughtful Education
Throughout the month of February, League School staff have been educating students and engaging in meaningful conversations relating to Black History Month. As the month draws to a close, the school would like to thank teachers and administrators for bringing the issues forward and using them to improve and enhance classroom discussions.
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League School to Host Legislative Breakfast
In conjunction with the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS), League School of Greater Boston will be hosting a special event with local legislators and community leaders next month to learn about issues impacting individuals with autism and their families.
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League School Celebrates Valentine’s Day in Style
Students and staff at the League School got into the Valentine’s Day spirit this year! The halls of the school were decorated with Valentine’s Day-themed decorations, and several classes made displays inspired by the holiday. The school community wore red, and classes even celebrated with fun activities and events like pizza parties. Students in the…
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Hawk’s Nest School Store Helps Prepare Students for Vocational Opportunities
The Hawk’s Nest, the League School’s official school store, is a popular spot for both students and staff. And now that the space is under new leadership, it’s only getting better. Kelly Iacono serves as the store’s new manager, having previously been a teacher assistant. She said she loves her new role, as it allows…
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League School Mourns Loss of Co-Founder Arnold D. Vetstein, a Remarkable Leader in Autism Education
“Co-founding the League School has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.” In the early 1960s, Arnold D. Vetstein, a dentist who lived in Newton and practiced in Framingham, and his wife, Leona, were concerned that their son (age 3) was exhibiting unusual behavior. They brought him to be evaluated at Massachusetts…
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League School Welcomes Back Two Former Staff Members
The League School welcomed several new staff members last week, including two familiar faces who are returning to the school after some time away. A total of eight staff members took part in new staff orientation from Jan. 9-13, and included in this group was head teacher Tara Faiella and Speech/Language Pathologist Lana Falvey. Both…
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League School Looks Forward to 2023 Events
The League School of Greater Boston has announced its upcoming events and fundraisers for 2023. The school will be hosting five events that were big successes last year. Smaller events will also be held throughout the year. The League School website will have further information on each of these events as the dates get closer. …
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Matthew Reid Selected as League School’s First Marketing Manager
The League School recently welcomed Matthew Reid as its Marketing Manager. This new position will seek to promote the positive news at the school and increase awareness of the school’s students, staff and programs. Matt is a 2005 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied Journalism and History. He spent nearly 20…
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League School Announces 2023 Open House Information
The League School of Greater Boston will be holding Open Houses on the second Thursday of every month during 2023. At an Open House, prospective parents will have the opportunity to tour the school and see the school’s various programs in action. Parents will also have the opportunity to meet with League School’s Admissions Coordinator,…
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League School Looks Back on a Memorable 2022
Happy New Year from all of us at League School. We hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are ready to start what is sure to be a great 2023. As we turn the calendar we wanted to take a look back at some of the more memorable moments from 2022 and acknowledge all of…
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