Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is criticizing City Councilor Tito Jackson for encouraging students to leave class and testify against cuts in the school budget. Read More →
The legislation links a gradual increase in the cap on enrollment with new investments of more than $200 million a year in public education. Read More →
The senators who drafted the proposal say it not only increases the cap on charter schools, but also puts district schools and charter schools on a level playing field. Read More →
Private-school alumni, many of whom are affluent and white, remain a minority at the public high school. But their numbers are changing the school's demographics. Read More →
"Difficult decisions were made, but I'm confident our team made the right decision to make sure this budget is equitable," said Superintendent Tommy Chang. His proposed $1.027 billion budget now goes to the Boston City Council. Read More →
Just days after a large-scale walkout of students across Boston over proposed districtwide budget cuts, Mayor Marty Walsh says high schools will be spared from reduced funding. Read More →