Clarke Recent News

A Clarke Family Learns and Grows During a Year of Transitions
“His mom and dad are a very cool team,” says Marjorie Hill about one of her newest students’ parents. Marjorie is a teacher of the deaf at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Canton, MA. She met preschooler Kellan in January 2020, along with his parents, Sharon and Christopher. “The family has been through so much. They are doing the absolute best that anyone could imagine,” she notes.

Celebrating Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate, became the youngest-ever inaugural poet on January 20, 2021. Amanda reportedly was diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder in kindergarten and has struggled with speech.

Clarke Announces New Director in Philadelphia
Clarke announces Ashley Mahlstedt Weaver, MED, as the director of Clarke Philadelphia.

Clarke Announces New Chief Program Officer
Clarke proudly announces the appointment of Judy Sexton, MS, CED LSLS Cert AVEd, as Chief Program Officer (CPO).

Clarke Alum and Scholarship Recipient Shares Winter Piano Performance
Garrett Campbell, a recipient of the Caroline A. Yale Scholarship, has a passion for music and has been playing the piano for four years.

Clarke Students Learn about Hanukkah
Clarke preschoolers in Philadelphia are currently learning virtually and our team is working creatively to find meaningful ways to recognize the holiday season.

The New Clarke Speaks Magazine is Here!
Introducing the 2020-2021 issue of Clarke Speaks magazine!

School During the Pandemic: Clarke Families Share their Experiences with AG Bell
Clarke families and two professionals share their unique experiences with school and learning during the pandemic in Alexander Graham Bell Association’s (AG Bell) digital publication Volta Voices.

Clarke’s Former CEO Joins Board of Trustees
Clarke proudly announces the appointment of Doug Scott, former president and CEO of Clarke, to its Board of Trustees.