BPS News

Superintendent presents preliminary budget for Boston Public Schools

bps_author — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:59:12 -0500

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Need for reductions acknowledged; commitment to quality schools reaffirmed

February 6, 2010

BOSTON - Superintendent Carol R. Johnson this week presented a preliminary budget proposal for the Boston Public Schools (BPS) 2010-2011 school year to the Boston School Committee and the community. The budget totals nearly $810 million, a 1% decrease from the current year appropriation. Dr.

Boston parents go back to school

bps_drupal_admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:39:38 -0500

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Boston Public Schools, in partnership with Northeastern University, hold second session of popular Parent University

February 2, 2010

Academic Superintendent selected for national Broad Superintendents Academy

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Irvin Scott one of 14 leaders selected for 2010 cohort

February 2, 2010

BOSTON – Boston Public Schools (BPS) High School Academic Superintendent Irvin Scott has been selected to participate in the 2010 Broad Superintendents Academy.

The Broad (rhymes with “road”) Superintendents Academy is a 10-month executive management training program run by The Broad Center to prepare prominent leaders from education, military, business, nonprofit and government sectors to lead urban public school systems. Mr. Scott was among 14 individuals from across the country selected for the 2010 cohort.

Boston Public Schools supports Haitian relief efforts

bps_drupal_admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:34:24 -0500

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New webpage has links to resources for families and staff and info on what schools are doing to help

January 27, 2010

Boston Public Schools has established a new webpage, www.bostonpublicschools.org/supporthaiti, for students, staff and families who have been affected by the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti. The page features links to resources and information as well updates on what schools around the district are doing to support the Haitian relief fund.

Superintendent updates School Committee on Acceleration Agenda

bps_author — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:18:29 -0500

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Presentation included plans for schools designated as “turnaround schools”

January 27, 2010

Superintendent Carol R. Johnson tonight updated the Boston School Committee on the Boston Public Schools (BPS) 5-year “Acceleration Agenda” strategic plan. Dr. Johnson also updated the committee on the recent passage of the education reform law in Massachusetts that affords new flexibilities to school districts across the Commonwealth.