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This blog provides information about news and events in the Boston Public Schools, the nation's first public school system, founded in 1647. BPS serves more than 56,000 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students in 135 schools. In 2006, the Broad Foundation named BPS the best city school district in the U.S.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

BPS news headlines


Here are some of the recent press releases sent to local media about great things happening in the Boston Public Schools:
  • Boston’s “greenest” school plants the seeds of environmental learning

  • Students “aim for the sky” at Aviation/Transportation Expo

  • Haley Elementary students learn about African-American maritime history

  • Boston Day and Evening Academy teacher wins MetLife "Ambassador in Education" Award

  • Superintendent appoints new Assistant Superintendent for English Language Learning

  • Mass Audubon honors Philbrick teacher Marissa Thornton

  • Horace Mann School wins grant to promote science literacy among Deaf students

  • Student scientists showcase original research

  • O'Bryant basketball player competes in New England High School All-Star Challenge

  • Frederick Pilot Middle School named an "Apple Distinguished School"
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