Brockton School Committee wants mentors to go into schools to ease violence, support students

The Brockton School Committee voted during their Tuesday night meeting for the acting superintendent to work with vetted volunteers to support Brockton teachers and students.

Brockton Public Schools is facing a myriad of challenges, including a deficit of potentially millions of dollars and safety concerns at Brockton High School. Earlier this month, some school committee members called for Gov. Maura Healey to dispatch the National Guard after injured teachers called for action.

Healey denied the request, and another teacher was reportedly injured during a fight at the high school Monday.

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Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

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