Boston Students Walk Out To Protest Proposed Cuts
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 →
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 →
Guest Commentary: It’s Time to Stop Hiding Behind Graduation Rates
Graduating is one thing, writes Nicholas C. Donohue, but being truly prepared for college or work is something else. Read More →
Charter School Supporters Balk As Senate Passes Education Bill 22-13
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 →
Earlier:
Mass. Senate Unveils New Charter School Bill Tying Cap To State School Funding
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 →
Cambridge Rindge And Latin Diversifies — With Private-School Students
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 →
Boston School Committee Approves Controversial BPS Budget
"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 →
Mass. Education Commissioner Names Southbridge Receiver
Jessica Huizenga, a Cambridge assistant superintendent, will take control May 2. Read More →
Earlier:
Walsh Says Boston’s High Schools Won’t Be Affected By Budget Cuts
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 →
Hundreds Protest Proposed Boston Schools Budget
Activists delivered petitions with more than 3,500 signatures to the mayor's and governor's offices. Read More →
Guest Commentary: Don’t Make College Free — Increase Need-Based Aid
Increasing need-based financial aid would work better for students who really need help, writes Vassar president Catharine Hill. Read More →
