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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

Quincy Elementary School’s future may depend on a state decision due this week

Chinese-speaking children who live far from Chinatown won’t be able to attend unless officials approve a new bilingual program

Shrinking the economic obstacles to learning

We’ve done it before. We can do it again.

The graduation test did not improve learning. What could work better?

Start by giving every child a quality education

Two reasons to vote Yes on Question 2

1. The MCAS graduation requirement has failed to help students. 2. It has harmed thousands.

The Emperor’s New Clothes, retold for the 21st century

Once upon a time, there was a state where teachers taught, students learned, and corporate executives made a lot of money.

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