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Education

Boston 'School Quality Working Group' Members Announced

List of Boston School Quality Work Group members, their experience and the group's primary responsibilities regarding our schools.

Education

Boston Public Schools' New Assignment Plan

Highlights and important information from the March 13, 2013 Boston School Committee vote on the new Boston Public Schools assignment model.

Education

The End Is Near: Boston School Committee to Vote on Assignment Plan Tonight

Boston Public Schools may have a new school assignment plan by this time tomorrow. What you can still do to have your voice heard.

Schools

More Answers Needed Regarding Boston School Assignment Proposal

The lack of questions by Boston School Committee members regarding the proposed school assignment change leaves many concerns and questions unanswered.

Schools

EAC Recommends New Boston School Assignment Plan, But Is It Good Enough?

Detailed explanation, with examples, of proposed "Home-Based A" model and recommendations to be presented to School Committee February 27th. Is this really good enough to make such a drastic change?

Education

With 40 Low Performing Schools, Is There Really Quality Choice for Boston Families?

How does BPS currently measure the "quality" of schools and whether families will have a better chance of assignment to the high-performing schools under the new proposals.

Education

Speak Now Or Accept What BPS & External Advisory Committee Give You: School Community Forums Monday & Tuesday

BPS Assignment Proposals Community Forums February 4, and February 5, 2013. EAC could vote as early as February 9, 2013. Links, info and tips to prepare for these extremely important meetings!

Schools

School Climate Important to Increasing Quality Schools in Boston

School climate affects the quality of every school and is an indicator of whether a school can succeed or fail. Some suggestions for improving school climate in all our Boston Public Schools.

BPS Unveils Three New Assignment Models & Will Present In-Depth Analysis Wednesday (in Roslindale Patch)

On Tuesday BPS unveiled new assignment proposals and on Wednesday BPS will present in-depth analysis of each at the EAC meeting. Background info and questions to catch you up!

Schools

New Boston 'Guaranteed Assignment' Option for Incoming Kindergarten Students Announced

Boston Public Schools announces guaranteed seats at a school close to home for incoming Kindergarten 2 students. Will your child REALLY get a seat a "close to home" though?

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