Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsWhen the teacher keeps changingChildren miss out when the class has either no leader or a succession of leaders4 min read·6 days ago--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsDual enrollment, early college, year 13, free community college… but not for allDespite state law, students with disabilities are left out2 min read·Apr 23, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsSt. Stephen’s parents talk about their meeting with Mary Skipper on bilingual educationMost thought it went well, but there’s more work to do5 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsTempers flare on Henderson Governing Board as BPS official pauses search for new principalParents and administrators trade accusations, but search could resume soon. “Restorative” meeting scheduled.9 min read·Apr 8, 2024--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsLow-scoring students have not gained in the era of test score “accountability”“We had appendicitis and they gave us massive chemotherapy.”7 min read·Apr 3, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsWhy half of Massachusetts students don’t “meet expectations” on MCASState officials set the standard high enough to make it so5 min read·Apr 2, 2024--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsCan you read like a 13-year-old?Test yourself on questions from the national test that makes headlines5 min read·Apr 1, 2024--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsMost BLA staff want head of school to give up full controlLetter to Skipper says current leadership hurts the school and its students. Signers call for one or more “co-heads” to share authority.3 min read·Mar 25, 2024--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsParents set to meet Skipper Monday to demand better treatment for English learnersHundreds signed petition: “We want full participation in decisions”4 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsAketa Kapur: “BPS looks at bilingualism as a deficit. It is an asset.”Ousted assistant superintendent takes BPS to court5 min read·Mar 20, 2024--1--1