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When the teacher keeps changing
When the teacher keeps changing
Children miss out when the class has either no leader or a succession of leaders
Schoolyard News
Apr 24
Dual enrollment, early college, year 13, free community college… but not for all
Dual enrollment, early college, year 13, free community college… but not for all
Despite state law, students with disabilities are left out
Schoolyard News
Apr 23
St. Stephen’s parents talk about their meeting with Mary Skipper on bilingual education
St. Stephen’s parents talk about their meeting with Mary Skipper on bilingual education
Most thought it went well, but there’s more work to do
Schoolyard News
Apr 22
Tempers flare on Henderson Governing Board as BPS official pauses search for new principal
Tempers flare on Henderson Governing Board as BPS official pauses search for new principal
Parents and administrators trade accusations, but search could resume soon. “Restorative” meeting scheduled.
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Apr 8
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Apr 3
Low-scoring students have not gained in the era of test score “accountability”
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Apr 2
Why half of Massachusetts students don’t “meet expectations” on MCAS
State officials set the standard
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Apr 1
Can you read like a 13-year-old?
Test yourself on questions from the national test that makes
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Mar 25
Most BLA staff want head of school to give up full control
Letter to Skipper says current leadership…
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Mar 22
Parents set to meet Skipper Monday to demand better treatment for English learners
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Mar 20
Aketa Kapur: “BPS looks at bilingualism as a deficit. It is an asset.”
Ousted assistant…
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Mar 13
BLA students petition BPS officials to save a staff leader’s job
“Going through with this would leave
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