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Protestors outside of Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office. The Franklin Park Defenders held a protest against the demolition and privatization of White Stadium, which would limit free park access for Boston Public School students and locals. PHOTO BY ELI PEKELNY

Demolition, privatization proposal of White Stadium prompts protest

Eli Pekelny March 3, 2025
Civil rights leader Jean McGuire stood in front of Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office while others besides her held signs that read, “Save Franklin Park.”
Mayor Wu’s post about the “Access to Counsel” pilot program on Instagram. The program aims to provide legal representation for families with school-aged children who are facing eviction. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston launches legal aid program for families facing eviction

Sara Creato January 29, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new initiative Jan. 23 to protect families with children in the Boston Public School system facing eviction. The initiative, the Access to Counsel Pilot Program, will provide eligible families with emergency rental assistance, legal representation and housing search services. 
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. Multiple Boston Public Schools will be closed or merged by 2030 as part of a “Long-Term Facilities Plan” expected to save BPS $10 to 20 million. SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BPS introduces ‘Long Term Facilities Plan,’ outlining closures, mergers

Liam Dunne January 28, 2025
The Boston Public Schools Office of Capital Planning introduced a “Long-Term Facilities Plan” Jan. 22, outlining the closure of some schools and merging others.
Boston City Hall. During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Boston residents expressed concern with the current White Stadium renovation proposal. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Bostonians push back on $200 million White Stadium renovations

Julia Hendler January 22, 2025
Boston residents advocated for the rejection of the White Stadium renovation proposal during a City Council meeting on Wednesday at City Hall Plaza.
A ballot drop box outside of the Boston Public Library entrance on Boylston Street. There are five questions on the Massachusetts ballot for residents to vote on in addition to the presidential election. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

How did Massachusetts voters decide on ballot questions?

Mara Mellits November 5, 2024
Along with deciding the next president, Massachusetts voters will also decide on five key ballot questions on Tuesday.
People entering the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. During the BPS Committee meeting on Wednesday, council members discussed updates to transformation schools and Question 2 on the Massachusetts presidential ballot. SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BPS discusses transformation schools’ progress, Question 2 ballot initiative

Josie Kalbfleisch October 24, 2024
The Boston Public School Committee discussed transformation school updates and deliberated Question 2 on the Massachusetts presidential ballot during its Wednesday meeting.
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. During the BPS Committee meeting on Wednesday, council members discussed improvements for school bus transportation, recent achievements of the Boston Arts Academy students and the opening of the new Josiah Quincy Upper School building. SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BPS committee discusses ‘disparities’ in 2024 state assessment results

Julia Hendler October 14, 2024
The Boston Public School Committee discussed the 2024 State Assessment and Accountability Results from the BPS Office of Data and Accountability during its Wednesday meeting.
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. During the BPS Committee meeting on Wednesday, council members discussed improvements for school bus transportation, recent achievements of the Boston Arts Academy students and the opening of the new Josiah Quincy Upper School building. SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BPS discusses Zum App improvements, Boston Arts Academy achievements, Josiah Quincy Upper School opening

Jordan Kramer September 29, 2024
The Boston Public School Committee discussed Zum App improvements for bus transportation, Boston Arts Academy students’ recent achievements and the opening of the new Josiah Quincy Upper School building at its Wednesday meeting.
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. During the committee meeting on Wednesday, council members addressed the expansion of the Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers and the transportation delays on the first day of school. SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

BPS to expand enrollment, improve transportation, provide healthy meals for students

Vivian Ainomugisha September 15, 2024
The Boston Public School Committee discussed expanding enrollment at a health-related vocational school, addressing significant bus transportation delays and rolling out fresh-cooked meals during its Wednesday meeting.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council addressed complaints over Boston Public School bus delays on the first day of school during the city council meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

City Council addresses BPS first day transportation delays

Lauren Albano September 11, 2024
Boston City Council addressed parental concerns after Boston Public School buses arrived late, or not at all, to transport students on the first day of school during its Wednesday council meeting.
People enter the Boston Public Schools headquarters in the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. The Boston Public School Committee approved five grants during a meeting on Wednesday.
SEAN YOUNG/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston Public School Committee discusses summer 2024, approves grants

Nathan Metcalf April 26, 2024
The Boston Public School Committee discussed summer plans and approved five grants during its Wednesday meeting. 
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council filed a hearing order to audit the implementation of restorative justice practices in Boston Public Schools, as well as an order to audit the city’s procurement process for contracts in a meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council discusses hearing orders on restorative justice initiatives for BPS, equity in procurement process

George Lehman March 21, 2024
Boston City Council filed a hearing order to audit the implementation of restorative justice practices in Boston Public Schools amid rising violence, along with an order to audit the city’s procurement process for contractors during its Wednesday meeting.
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