Addressing the Gap Between the Rich and 'Others'
After fighting one war after another, at great cost, for democracy, we shame ourselves when we let it slip through our fingers so fast. Read Full Post >
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April 30, 2013
April 24, 2013
Boston Superintendent to Retire
Carol Johnson, the superintendent of Boston's public schools, announced today that she is retiring. Read Full Post >
April 19, 2013
Posting in the Madness
It seems just a bit too weird for me to post right now, and so I think I'll let this endless, terrible week end here. Read Full Post >
April 16, 2013
Boston
The farmers of Lexington and Concord were standing for their children's future with the crude tools of war, and in time they won our freedom. Now, with weapons of peace, learning, and justice, let's stand for our children's future. Read Full Post >
March 14, 2013
Boston's New Pupil-Assignment Plan Keeps Students Closer to Home
Boston's School Committee voted yesterday to approve a new student-assignment plan, which the district says will keep more K-8 students in schools closer to home. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
Massachusetts Charters Outperform Regular Schools, Study Finds
Charter schools in Massachusetts outperformed regular public schools there, with Boston-area charters making significant gains in math and reading, a new report finds. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
A Tale of Two Schools (& of School Climate)
There are two current storytelling efforts about two different schools that, if you're not careful, might feel like the American version of a tale of two cities. In reality, though, it's impossible to hear these two schools' stories and not see three clear implications for school reform going forward. Read Full Post >
January 22, 2013
Boston Unveils Student Busing Plans
Three potential student assignment plans for Boston students were announced earlier today. Read Full Post >
November 08, 2012
Smart Cities: Boston
Boston has been a leader in education for more than 400 years. Drawing from its existing network of universities, learning companies, innovation economy, and technical talent, there are more than 130 education technology and learning-oriented startups in the Boston area. Read Full Post >
October 22, 2012
Boston Superintendent Wins Urban Superintendent Award
An interview with Boston superintendent Carol Johnson, the latest winner of the Richard R. Green award for an urban school leader. Read Full Post >
