Public Education

Boston Public Schools takes steps against cellphone use as Massachusetts dithers on statewide ban 

While a statewide ban on school cellphones languishes in the Massachusetts Legislature, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is mulling restrictions on all personal electronic devices – including laptops, smartwatches and… Read More

Public Education

Report: Boston Public Schools violated contracting rules, wasted $857,000 in taxpayer money 

The Massachusetts inspector general’s office has chastised Boston Public Schools (BPS) for improper vendor procedures in a recent report, citing “poor department oversight and informal vendor arrangements” that cost… Read More

Public Education

Boston district places teacher on leave after student’s physical restraint 

Boston Public Schools is investigating after one of its teachers was placed on leave for physically restraining a student during classes. “The practice is highly regulated by… Read More

Public Education

Boston schools celebrate higher graduation rates amid change in requirements 

Boston Public Schools is touting its highest-ever four-year graduation rate at 81.3% in 2025, even as the class was not required to meet a previous statewide testing standard to… Read More