Mattahunt School wins ‘School on the Move’ award

Several years ago, Mattahunt Elementary Principal Walter Henderson led a school that wasn’t on the top of anyone’s list. In fact, by 2017, it was closed for repeated poor academic performance reviews.

Henderson accepted a coveted prize on behalf of the Mattahunt, which has been named the ‘School on the Move’ by the non-profit advocacy group EdVestors. The award comes with a $100,000 prize and positive attention to highlight the school’s increased academic performance and improved attendance.

Read the full story on the Dorchester Reporter here.