Brooklyn educator joins others promising holistic learning

Jeff Simms
Jeff Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. From there he worked as a reporter for the tri-weekly Watauga Democrat in Boone and the daily Carroll County Times in Westminster, Maryland, before transitioning into nonprofit communications in Washington, D.C., and New York City. He can be reached at [email protected].
Beacon Schools Face Test Finding Superintendent
Turnover, turmoil may discourage candidates
Beacon Theater Redevelopment Moving Along
Additional housing headed to city as well
Beacon’s Sargent Elementary Undergoing Environmental Tests
Concern after several cancer diagnoses among staff
Beacon Parents and Teachers Want Voices Heard
In charged meeting, parents and teachers ask for “seat at the table”
Superintendent Resigns Amidst Rising Criticism
Trend of short-term tenures continues
Parents: “Beacon Kids Deserve Better”
Almost 400 in attendance at canceled school board meeting
Beacon Agenda: Balancing Growth with Quality of Life
Developing affordable housing another big challenge
Concert to Benefit Proposed Folk Music Center
Organizers will spend 2016 getting feedback
Housing Study: Affordability a Major Concern
Regional market sales show modest growth
Shop Main Street This Holiday Season: Beacon
Keeping it local is basic building block for community
Incumbents Win a Near-Clean Sweep in Beacon Elections
Lone exception in Ward 2
Beacon Group Seeks Prison Dialogue
Inmate’s death prompts calls for prosecution, reform
Beacon Voters to Decide on Six City Council Seats
Entire council along with mayor on ballot
Spirit of Beacon Draws a Hometown Crowd
Plans announced to open Center for Folk Music
Open Studios Hopes to Cast New Light on Newburgh
Artists will open doors to public this weekend
Audioccult: A New Beacon Record Store
Owner Sean Congdon also fan of obscure 1980s pop culture