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Jan 19

Applications being accepted for Boston School Committee

The deadline to submit applications is 12 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Nov 10

Applications being accepted for Boston School committee

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications are being accepted by the Citizens Nominating Panel, for two open positions on the Boston School Committee, one four-year term opening in...

Oct 21

Boston Public Schools shifts to all remote learning due to rising COVID-19 cases

Students will return for in-person learning following a sustained decrease in the positivity rate.

Aug 21

Boston Public Schools announce plans for the new school year

All students will begin the school year in remote learning. Families are encouraged to submit learning model and transportation preferences.

May 21

Virtual graduation celebration for Boston Public School students set for June 13

The City of Boston will honor graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation ceremony that will be broadcast in English and Spanish on WCVB Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m. and on Entravision...

Mar 6

Proposal strengthens privacy of student information policy

The new policy reaffirms the City's commitment to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students in Boston Public Schools, regardless of immigration status.

Feb 26

Boston Saves program bolstered by new online portal

Announces grant that will support key features of program over the next three years

Jan 6

Mayor Walsh with Alexandra Oliver-Dávila and Lorna Rivera.

Two reappointments announced for Boston School Committee

Mayor Walsh announced the reappointments of Alexandra Oliver-Dávila and Lorna Rivera to the committee.

Nov 5

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Celebration of new Higginson School playground

First BPS Playground Constructed With Community Preservation Funds

Oct 30

City of Boston seeking applicants for Boston School Committee

Two seats to be filled to replace terms expiring in December

Sep 9

Boston Saves launched citywide K2 kindergartners in Boston Public Schools

Students will receive children's savings accounts automatically seeded with $50 to help build their future.

Jun 17

Pilot program launched to provide free menstrual supplies to BPS students

The program will being free menstrual supplies to 77 BPS schools throughout the district

Jan 31

Dr. Lorna Rivera appointed to Boston School Committee

Dr. Rivera is the newest member of the seven-member committee responsible for helping to manage Boston Public Schools

Oct 23

Applications being accepted for Boston School Committee

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that applications are being accepted by the Citizens Nominating Panel, for two open positions on the Boston School Committee, opening in January 2019.

Aug 31

Financial audit of Boston Public Schools student activity accounts released

The audit analyzed fund activity and use, assessed key internal controls, and reviewed historical transactions at 118 schools in the school system.

Aug 23

Dearborn STEM 6-12 Early College Academy opens

City of Boston, BPS unveil highly modern innovative learning facility to community.

Jul 2

Laura Perille named interim superintendent of Boston Public Schools

The Boston School Committee unanimously voted to approve Laura Perille as Interim Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools.

Apr 4

$2.4 million investment to support health of Boston Public Schools students

The proposed Boston Fiscal Year 2019 budget will include funding for eight additional nurses and 12 additional psychologists and social workers for students.

Apr 2

Fresh food program expanded at Boston Public Schools

The My Way Cafe program will fund the construction of kitchens in 30 district schools.

Mar 29

New playground at Rafael Hernandez School in Roxbury unveiled

Mayor Walsh joined students and faculty for a ribbon cutting celebration.

Dec 13

Milestones reached in capital improvement projects for three Boston Public schools

The three schools include Carter School, Boston Arts Academy, and the Josiah Quincy Upper School.

Nov 20

Mayor Walsh, Boston Public Schools launch Alumni Engagement campaign

The campaign aims to connect former Boston Public Schools students of all ages.

Oct 4

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City announces $13 Million in classroom furniture upgrades for BPS schools through BuildBPS…

BuildBPS' fund will equip schools with resources and tools to foster 21st century learning

Oct 2

City to unveil Washington Irving school's new green infrastructure design

The Washington Irving Middle School in Roslindale is the first in the state to address green infrastructure and stormwater.

Jun 22

Boston launches new partnership with Becoming a Man program

The program serves young men of color by providing school-based group counseling and mentoring services.

Jun 20

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Major renovation of Eliot Upper School announced

The project will bring a 21st century learning space to the expansion of the North End School.

Jun 14

Boston Launches 5th Quarter of Learning

Partnership will use City as a classroom for enriched summer experience for BPS students

Jun 6

Mayor Walsh joins EdVestors in announcing Phase IV of Arts Expansion Initiative

Over $600,000 was announced for dozens of schools and arts organizations.

May 19

Partnership to bring vision screenings and glasses to students celebrated

Envision Boston Giving donated in-school vision screenings and glasses to BPS students.

Mar 2

Children's savings account pilot program expanded

The program gives families the opportunity to create a long-term savings plan for their children for college, post-secondary education, and job training.

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