Thursday, April 25, 2013
Carol Johnson has been the superintendent of Boston Schools for six years.
Carol Johnson, superintendent of the Boston Public Schools system, will step down after this year. Johnson wrote a letter to the school community and published a video on YouTube Wednesday on how she came to the decision following the recent death of her husband. “This has been a difficult decision but, as you are aware, the loss of my husband and best friend Matthew has been life-altering for me and my entire family,” she said in the video. “After a long and rewarding career that I am truly proud of, I believe it’s time for me to take time to focus more on family, which, of course, always comes first.” In 2012, Johnson was awarded the nation’s highest honor for urban educational leadership, the Richard R. Green Award, presented by the …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Staff and students at the Charlestown building will celebrate their Boston pride and raise money for The One Fund.
Back in session after April Vacation Week, the staff and students at Warren-Prescott School in Charlestown will be celebrating their city pride during "Boston Strong Day" on Wednesday, April 24. Students are being encouraged to show their "Boston pride" by wearing a Boston team shirt or anything red, white and blue, according to an email newsletter from the school sent out Monday afternoon. In addition, the school is hoping to collect $1 from each student to donate to The One Fund Boston.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Superintendent Carol R. Johnson sent out a letter to staff and student families on Tuesday.
In the aftermath of Monday’s Boston Marathon bombing, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson sent a letter to staff and families of students titled, “Talking with Children about Tragedies,” that was shared via the Warren-Prescott School newsletter on Tuesday morning. In the newsletter, Warren-Prescott Principal Michele Davis wrote: “Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by yesterday’s events. Our own Melissa Shea ran the Boston Marathon yesterday and her family was among the spectators. I am relieved to report that Melissa and her family are safe.” Davis asked that anyone with information about other Warren-Prescott families that may have been affected by the bombing to contact her at mdavis@boston…
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
William H. Swanson will share words of wisdom with 2013 Bunker Hill Community College graduates on June 1.
Members of Bunker Hill Community College’s 2013 graduating class will hear from Raytheon Chairman and CEO William H. Swanson at the college’s 39th commencement exercises on Saturday, June 1. The Raytheon CEO has also been named the 2013 recipient of Bunker Hill Community College’s President’s Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes “extraordinary commitment and service” to the school and is the college’s highest honor bestowed on a community or civic leader, according to the BHCC website. “A business leader widely recognized for his leadership, Swanson has overseen strong growth at Raytheon, a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world,” according to the BHCC site. …
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Got a question about the neighborhood you want answered? Ask it!
Welcome to "You Ask, Patch Answers," a new feature where we find the answers to your questions. This week, we tackled the question, "When's the last day of school for Boston Public Schools students?" According to the most recent snow days through March 21, the last day of school for Boston Public Schools students will be held on June 28. Any further snow days will continue to push school back a day. Got a question about the neighborhood you want answered? Submit it in the comments below.
The Catholic college threatened to crack down on condom-dispensing students. Is the school right to defend its beliefs or is it stifling student rights?
Some Boston College students are in hot water with the university this week. The Jesuit school sent the students letters threatening them with disciplinary action for handing out condoms on campus. The students, who are part of the group Boston College Students for Sexual Health, were giving away condoms from their dorm rooms, according to boston.com. The rooms were called “Safe sites.” But the school has a policy against the distribution of contraceptives on school grounds. Representatives for the health group said the move comes as a surprise. The university has known about the program for years but did not act until now, according to organization chair Lizzie Jekanowski. Boston College, meanwhile, said the move was made to help …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
One nearby school district thinks so.
Ipswich school officials have decided to fold the district's Middle School Honors Night into a wider school assembly this year, saying it made students who weren't honored feel left out, the Salem News reported this week. The Ipswich Middle School principal reportedly sent parents a letter explaining the decision, saying having an exclusive honors night can be emotionally damaging and can impact a student's academic growth. "The honors night, which can be a great sense of pride for the recipients’ families, can also be devastating to a child who has worked extremely hard in a difficult class but who, despite growth, has not been able to maintain a high grade point average,” the principal's letter read, according to the Salem News. Instead…
Monday, March 18, 2013
The early-morning snow will make for a tough commute, prompting the school department decision.
Spring arrives later this week, but one last winter storm has forced Boston schools closed on Tuesday. "The latest forecasts show Boston could see 8 inches of snowfall with the expectation for freezing rain, ice, and sleet throughout the morning’s commute. Residents and commuters should expect very slow traffic as the City’s plowing operations continue throughout Tuesday morning. For commuters coming into Boston tomorrow, public transportation will be the best route," wrote the Mayor's office in a Monday night press release. While schools are closed, Boston's Youth and Families Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. A parent or guardian of kids 12 and under must sign a short form before dropping their child off. "Residents with …
Friday, March 15, 2013
The city will buy a building at 585 Commercial St., which will become the fifth school in an area that encompasses the North End, the South End and Chinatown.
The North End will be home to another public school after a city purchase of a site formerly used by the Mitt Romney presidential campaign. The city of Boston will purchase the property at 585 Commercial St. and convert it to a K-8 school which will take students from the North End’s Eliot School, Boston.com reported on Thursday. The building, which is subject to inspection by the Boston School Committee, will be used as a temporary school until Eliot is renovated. Once that project is completed, the 585 Commercial St. location, after renovation will be used for about 500 students in September 2016, according to Boston.com.
The local high school received a $700 award for students' efforts to track and increase their daily steps.
Charlestown High School recently beat out Fenway High School, Snowden and Boston International Academy to win the Boston Moves For Health Challenge. On Monday, headmaster William Thomas, along with students and staff, accepted the award of $750. “This was a great opportunity for our students to compete and stay healthy,” Thomas said. During the month of February, five CHS students tracked how many steps they took using pedometers. At the end of the month, Boston Moves for Health measured which competing high school had the most mileage racked up. Charlestown High School won with a total of 110 miles walked by its five students. “As an athlete I have to be walking a lot, and this made me push myself to walk more,” CHS senior Sara Centeio …
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rosamund63
9:59 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
I don't understand the late date for last day of school. It was my understanding that 5 snow days were built into the school year and that is what was used. Has this changed??? more ›