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High school ESL teacher: Sometimes the BPS central office gets in the way of good teaching

Many of their “High-Quality Instructional Materials” are not ready for prime time

Educators campaign for a living wage for paraprofessionals

“I am making it work. How? I work two other jobs”

Credit recovery makes my school look good, but is it good for my students?

Taking the easy way doesn’t prepare them for life

Will adopting MassCORE improve learning — or get in the way?

Two BPS principals lay out the problems for their schools

A science partnership that opens students’ eyes

Pet feeders, remote-controlled cars, and a Nerf machine gun — BPS students try their hand at electronics innovation

An Excel HS student on MCAS and the graduation requirement

“I’m not saying it’s irrational to support standardized testing … However, for schooling, there can be better alternatives”

Boston Debate League students debate Question 2

YES: My school doesn’t offer half the opportunities at other schools. NO: Keep graduation standards equal across districts.

A proven way to reduce the damage of anti-Black racism

Hire (and retain) more Black teachers

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