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Former Gardner Pilot Academy leader terminated after releasing video
Boston school officials terminated the former principal of Gardner Pilot Academy in Allston after she released a video criticizing the district’s investigation into alleged misconduct at the school on Monday. Erica Herman had been on paid leave as principal at the Gardner since November. In the video emailed to...
Cambridge schools superintendent voted out by School Committee
Dr. Victoria Greer received a "needs improvement" rating last summer before the School Committee voted to not support Greer finishing her contract Wednesday. The Cambridge School Committee voted 5-2 Wednesday morning in favor of ending Superintendent Victoria Greer’s contract a year early. The decision comes after a tumultuous year...
Boston Launches 'Learning Lab' with Roxbury Community College to Boost Workforce Development
Boston's latest move to rev up its workforce development just powered on with a new initiative dubbed the "Learning Lab." The Worker Empowerment Cabinet, with Roxbury Community College (RCC) riding shotgun, launched this project aimed at boosting jobs and ensuring opportunities aren't just a roll of the dice for the city's working stiffs. The operation is set to churn out policies spun from real-deal data and collaborative know-how, as announced during a shindig at City Hall Plaza Pavillion on May 18.
Another milestone for the Class of 2024: Prom is one last dance for seniors
The moment was a long time coming. Senior class president Maeve Mulvihill explained that the student government has been fundraising for prom since freshman year. One major fundraiser that contributed to prom was the recent gift card raffle, where businesses donated gift cards that students raffled off to community members.
Lt. Governor Driscoll Marks Opening Of New Tech Center In South Boston
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — AT&T recently opened a new Connected Learning Center inside the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s Edgerley Family South Boston Club to provide internet access and provide educational tools to residents who experience challenges when it comes to accessing online resources. Robert Lewis Jr.,...
MIT protesters walk out of graduation, march down Mass. Ave. in support of Palestinians
Dozens of graduates walked out of MIT's commencement ceremony on Thursday, chanting slogans in support of Palestinians in Gaza and condemning the university for its actions in disciplining protesters. The walkouts continued to chant before moving on to Massachusetts Avenue, where they unfurled banners and briefly blocked traffic. They then...
Lowell Middle School Student Takes CPR Training to Heart
On the evening of February 22, Mark Greenwood was tired. He said goodbye to his oldest daughter, Veronica, and headed up to bed in his Centralville home. A short time later, his wife, Suzana, went to check on him and found him unresponsive. He was not breathing. His heart had stopped.
Outgoing BTU president embraces new challenge as leader of statewide union
Jessica Tang has spent her whole early professional career in the Boston Public Schools, first as a teacher and a member of the Boston Teachers Union, then as president of the union. Along the way, she's achieved a number of firsts as an Asian American, openly queer woman looking to carve out a prominent role in shaping education policy.
High schoolers are leading a younger Israel-Hamas activist movement
Over the course of the academic year, activism over the Israel-Hamas war escalated on college campuses across the country. Next school year, some believe it will spread among even younger activists — in high schools. Sixteen-year-old Middlesex county resident Jad Jamaleddine is one person who has been organizing his...
Northeastern University announces merger with New York’s Marymount Manhattan College
Northeastern will gain a satellite campus on the Upper East Side following its merger with Marymount, a small liberal arts school known for its performing arts programs. Start spreading the news — Northeastern University is heading to New York, New York. The Boston-based university has entered into an agreement...
These Brockton High School graduates played in the National Football League
Brockton High School has produced countless athletes over the years, and its sports programs draw in students from surrounding towns who want to play in Brockton. While most students choose life paths outside of sports, a handful of Brockton High alumni have made it professionally. Some players from Brockton High’s...
BFC Hosting a Parent’s Guide to Kindergarten on June 9
Join Bedford Family Connection at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 9 on Zoom for a “Parent’s Guide to Kindergarten.”. This is a chance for parents to learn about everything they need to know from current kindergarten parents. The program is only applicable to parents of students entering kindergarten...
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