LHS Teacher Receives Diversity Award (VIDEO)

Lexington High Social Studies teacher Lindsay Banks was recognized for teaching and leadership that instills diversity and inclusiveness.

Lindsay Banks, a social studies teacher at Lexington High School, on Monday received the Sharon Wong-Chan/Sarah Harrington Diversity Award. Given annually by the Lexington Diversity Task Force, the award honors the memory of the two residents and celebrates a Lexington Public Schools staff member whose teaching and leadership models their values of diversity and inclusiveness. Upon receipt of the award, Banks received a standing ovation of a minute or longer. You can see approximately half of it by clicking on the video posted to your right. According to a description of the award, it’s given to honor two women who volunteered a great deal of time to promote cultural diversity in the schools and recognizes a current educator who has taken…

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Hockey, Arts and an MLK Day Look at Diversity Local Public Schools

Rounding up some of this weekends happenings in Bedford, Concord and Lexington.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this weekend. 1. Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Student Show Where/When: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington Why Go: It's an exhibition of original work by adults and teens, beginners and advanced of students enrolled in LACS educaiton programs across a variety of mediums. Pricing: Free 2. Hockey Night in CC Where/When: The Edge Sports Center of Bedford, 191 Hartwell Rd, Bedford Why Go: It's the first annual Hockey Night in CC, the girls team playing rival Acton Boxboro at 5:20 p.m. and the boys…

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