arts, college for all?, education aid, independent learning, policies and programs, special education, structural reforms
Boston Public Schools is working to revamp its system of school choice and student assignment, with a renewed emphasis on children attending school close to home. From September 27 through October 11, 2012, BPS will share the options it is considering for a new school choice system. These meetings will provide an opportunity for community …
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Dear Senator Brownsberger, This is Gang Zhao, a father with kids in Belmont public schools. We are organizing a Chinese culture school with Winchester School of Chinese Culture (WSCC) for Belmont residents in September 2012. It is a non profit organization to introduce Chinese language skills and culture to Belmont students. WSCC is a highly …
Does it make sense to you? It seems very narrow in focus to me. It seems that it would allow a very important segment of our higher education system to be ruled by the interests of businesses – primarily businesses in the Boston area. There also seems to be a focus on creating “schools” that …
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On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation that should improve transition for students with special needs.
Hi Will, This is my fault for not taking the time over the years to ask you about your position in person. You certainly are always available. I know others who feel the same way that I do so I thought I would ask on this snowy morning to get some clarification on this issue. …
The present House Education Chair, Rep. Alice Peisch, and her predecessor, Rep. Marty Walz, have taken a strong leadership role in shaping an approach to expanding virtual education in Massachusetts.
