The Becket Washington School faces declining enrollment, projected to fall to 68 students. Community advocacy emphasizes the need for increased visibility and funding. Optimism persists among residents, some of whom considered transforming the school into a magnet institution to attract families during a January 14 gathering at BWS.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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