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Lynn Public Schools highlights pre-K expansion, multilingual learner supports and new CTE partnerships

Lynn School Committee · January 9, 2026
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Summary

District leaders reported a jump in pre-K seats from 460 to 693, expanded multilingual-learner professional development (QTEL, Flashlight 360), CTE approvals for new programs, a partnership adding 70 work-based learning seats with Lynn Community Health, and a $435,000 DESE grant to expand dual-language at Thurgood Marshall Middle School.

District leadership presented a summary of programs and system improvements, starting with early education: pre‑K capacity rose from 460 seats last year to 693 this year, a 52% increase, and a task force—working with the mayor’s office—is studying expansion to eligible three‑year‑olds.

Multilingual learner (MLE) initiatives include a districtwide professional learning hub in partnership with WestEd and…

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