BPS News

Intervention plans for city’s underperforming schools unveiled

bps_author — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:35:33 -0500

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March 4, 2010

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Carol R. Johnson today announced intervention plans for the city’s schools designated by the state as “level 4” or underperforming. The plans to turnaround 12 of the city’s public schools follow months of planning.

Boston Public Schools dropout rate drops to lowest point in more than two decades

bps_drupal_admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:10:28 -0500

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Dropout rate dips to 6.4%; downward trend continues for third consecutive year

March 2, 2010

BOSTON – Dropout data released today shows the Boston Public Schools (BPS) currently has its lowest high school dropout rate since 1982. The data, released simultaneously with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education state-wide data, also shows for a third consecutive year, a continued downward trend in the BPS dropout rate. For the 2008/2009 school year the BPS dropout rate dropped to 6.4%, down from 7.2% in 2008.

Citi Performing Arts Center and Boston Public Schools Partner in “Target Arts Program”

bps_drupal_admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:33 -0500

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March 1, 2010

Boston – Boston Public Schools (BPS) received a grant from the Target Corporation to fund an artist residency and ticket access program with Citi Performing Arts Center. The goal of the program is to improve school success, engage families and strengthen community by providing access to Boston’s rich offerings of music, dance, visual arts, theater and cultural events. The BPS Arts Department in partnership with Citi Performing Arts Center will give nearly 1,000 students in selected schools greater exposure to Boston’s theater district.

Superintendent appoints Special Education leaders

bps_author — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:23:16 -0500

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Two highly-recognized educators chosen to lead Boston’s Special Education efforts

February 26, 2010

Superintendent Carol R. Johnson last night announced two key staffing appointments related to Special Education services for Boston Public Schools (BPS). Concluding an extensive, nation-wide search, Dr. Johnson announced the appointment of John Verre as Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Joan Anderson as Executive Director of Special Education.

Mayor Menino Announces Action Plan for “Circle of Promise”

bps_author — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:04:42 -0500

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Targets 10 underperforming schools and community partners for Boston’s first place-based education initiative

February 19, 2010

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Carol R. Johnson today were joined by community partners to announce the implementation of a comprehensive community integration plan to transform public education in Boston. Gathered at the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester, the Mayor and Superintendent introduced The Circle of Promise as the vision for the future of how Boston educates its youth.