Funding is tight in Boston’s public schools (BPS), with budget cuts forcing layoffs for more than 500 teachers as rising costs, flat revenues, and the loss of federal funding has put a hole in the city’s budget. The post Private donors lift select BPS schools; most lag well behind appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Dorchester’s Dr. Lianne Hughes-Odom, the principal at Dorchester’s Oliver Wendell Holmes K-6 Innovation School, will be honored by the Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation on Wed., Oct. 21 at an event in Kensington, NH, where she will receive the Harriet R. Lewis Gutsy Young Leader award for her work at the school. The post Holmes School principal Hughes-Odom to be honored as Gutsy Young Leader appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
It’s the beginning of a new school year, and I’m thinking back to the summer of 2017. I had walked into a brand new school, grade, and community. Upon entering my classroom, I was handed three texts and told, “These are the books we read, just connect them to the standards. You gotta sink or swim.” The post Literacy is the law. Now, let’s teach teachers how to swim appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
The Revere School Committee is aiming to hire a new superintendent of schools by the beginning of March next year. At last week’s meeting, the committee discussed the timeline for the superintendent search process. Earlier this year, current Superintendent of...
Teachers across Revere Public Schools started the new school year with a little extra help stocking their classrooms thanks to a generous donation from Amazon that provided essential classroom supplies for educators throughout the district. The donation provided supplies for...
The Advent School officially kicked off its 65th school year on Wednesday, September 9 as its mascot, Pride the Lion, welcomed students back to school. Located on Brimmer Street, Advent is an independent and secular elementary school for kids in pre-K through...
Boston University’s Initiative on Cities is hosting a community event to present and discuss recent research which examines the history of East Boston’s Dante Alighieri elementary school and how changes in schools are connected to gentrification in the neighborhood. The...
The Oliver Wendell Holmes K-6 School in Dorchester hosted Dr. Christina Grant, a board member of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), as the keynote speaker for its teacher and staff back-to-school day on Aug. 31. The post School year at the Holmes begins with pep talk from state leader appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
More than 280 graduates will receive their diplomas at the East Boston High School commencement exercises Friday at 11 a.m. at East Boston Stadium. Class valedictorian Arielle Tritto and class salutatorian Man Li will give their respective speeches during the...
On July 1, the UP Academy Holland reverted in name and function to the John P. Holland Elementary School, officially exiting state receivership status after 12 years under the management of the non-profit UP Education Network...
Dr. Tommy Welch, Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, has been named as the new superintendent of the Salem (Mass.) public schools. An East Boston resident, Welch, 50, was selected by a 6-1 vote of the Salem School Committee at...
Revere Public Schools will continue one of its most successful early literacy interventions during the 2026-2027 school year after the district was awarded 132 seats in the Ignite Reading program for first-grade students. Director of Title I and EC-3 Curriculum...
Special to the Times The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released final recommendations for a statewide high school graduation framework designed to ensure every Massachusetts student graduates prepared for college, careers and civic life. The recommendations are the result of more than 18...
Last week, Revere Public Schools students received assistance in preparing for the new school year as hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to families during the district’s annual back-to-school backpack giveaway. The event, held Monday, Aug. 11,...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper launched the first cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors following a Summer Institute held August 24–28. Twenty-five secondary school educators received training in innovative and responsible artificial intelligence practices and...
Special to the Gazette Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) have announced a Joint Admission and Transfer Partnership Program that will benefit students wishing to complete four-year university degrees. The Suffolk-BHCC partnership builds upon the longstanding commitment of...
By Adam Swift After nearly a dozen years leading the district and three decades in the Revere school system, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly has announced her intention to retire next July. In a letter to the school committee,...
Education, Latino Educators Shine Award Three Revere Public Schools educators were recognized for their commitment to students, families, and educational excellence after being named recipients of the 2026 Latino Educators Shine Award, an annual statewide honor presented by Latinos for...
Special to the Times-Free Press Latinos for Education hosted its fifth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the MCLE Conference Center on Tuesday, honoring Kiara Martinez, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction at Excel Academy Charter School. This year, over 50...
The 146th commencement took place at Sartori Stadium on Friday morning, June 12. The graduates, boys in blue and girls in yellow lined up adjacent to the stadium and filed in to take their seats on the aluminum bleachers facing...
Ranya Al Tikriti Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Ranya Al Tikriti of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective...
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiruba Murugaiah, Ph.D., as Alumni Trustee on the BHCC Board of Trustees. A proud BHCC alumna, former faculty member, scholar, and international education leader, Dr. Murugaiah brings decades...
After a thorough search process, Supt. of Boston Schools Mary Skipper announced that Bradley School principal Claire Carney has been appointed the new Region 1 School Superintendent. Carney began in her new position on Aug. 5. She succeeds Dr. Tommy...
(StatePoint) Math is often the most challenging class in a student’s course load. But it doesn’t have to be. Follow these tips to prevent feeling frazzled and overwhelmed this school year: Find study buddies: Staying on top of your A-game...
Excel Academy Charter High School graduated its Class of 2026 last week — a group of students who leave not just with diplomas, but with championship titles, college credits, professional certifications, and a clear sense of who they are and...
The announcement last week by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly that she will be retiring next July will bring to a conclusion a remarkable career in the Revere public school system. Dr. Kelly has served the children of Revere...
By Adam Swift Additional state funding could be on the way to help the Revere schools. Earlier this month, Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to deliver $100 million to school districts across Massachusetts in Fiscal Year 2027. At last week’s...
A group of parents with children at Dorchester’s Mather Elementary School have delivered a 160-signature petition to Boston Public School officials calling for urgent steps to cool the 121-year-old school building, which lacks air conditioning...
Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS I) is proud to announce its ranking as the #27 public high school in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report in its recently released 2026-2027 Best Massachusetts High School rankings. This places PCSS...
Scott Urban was named District 6 Athletic Director of the Year by the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association...
As Revere Public Schools prepares for the future—including the opening of its new high school—the district has unveiled an official Patriot logo that will serve as the unified symbol of Revere athletics and school spirit. The logo was formally introduced...
Euler Receives Degree From Georgia Tech Erik Euler of Jamaica Plain has earned a Master of Science in Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Euler was among approximately 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students to be...
By Adam Swift The Revere school committee dipped its toes into the process it will take to hire a new school superintendent at its committee of the whole meeting last week. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly is retiring after...
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Students from Charlestown High School’s Early College Pathways participated in job shadow days at local businesses and organizations last month. Hosted by eight different sites, twenty-five 10th and 11th graders got the chance to observe and...
Sitting with the Revere School Committee last month, Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly confirmed what had quietly become one of the district’s worst-kept secrets. After 32 years serving the students and families of Revere Public Schools—including the last 12 as superintendent—she...
Revere Public Schools welcomed new teachers last week as educators gathered for New Teacher Orientation, an annual program designed to introduce new staff members to the district, its schools, and the community they will soon serve. The orientation, facilitated by...
The new principal of the Paul Revere School was officially introduced to the school committee at its most recent meeting. For most in attendance and on the committee, Bianca Quirk is a very familiar face at the school and in...
He will remain at UMass Boston after a sabbatical, returning to the faculty and concentrating on research, writing, and teaching focused principally on climate resilience and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. The post Suárez-Orozco will leave post as UMass Boston chancellor on Feb. 1 appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Relying on expected revenue from the so-called millionaires tax, Healey’s legislation would distribute funding to districts across the state on a per-pupil basis, delivering approximately $11 for each student enrolled in a district...
Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy celebrated the graduation of 53 students from its Columbia Road, Lower Mills, and Neponset campuses during a June 4 commencement ceremony at BC High’s McNiece Pavilion...
We’d like to offer our congratulations to Dr. Tommy Welch, who has been named the new Superintendent for the Salem public schools. Welch has served as the Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, which encompasses 15 schools in East Boston,...
Special to the Journal The latest installment of “From Where We Come” highlights educators whose journeys inspire authenticity and acceptance For many students, a teacher is more than an instructor. They are a mentor, a trusted adult, and sometimes the...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Schools Supt. Mary Skipper visited Bowdoin Street last Wednesday to highlight a summer program at the Cape Verdean Association of Boston (CVAB) that is part of the city’s 5th Quarter of Learning effort...
The Revere School Committee is looking to enact uniform parking policies at all the city’s public schools. Last week, its buildings and grounds subcommittee approved a policy that would allow only staff and school business-related parking in school parking lots...
Excel Academy Charter High School is proud to announce its ranking as number 31 in the list of best public high schools in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027. This places Excel Academy among the top 3%...
Students and families arriving at the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School could soon be greeted by a colorful new message reminding everyone who walks through the doors that they belong. Beachmont Principal Chris Freisen and School Psychologist Amanda Lockerbie presented plans...
The City of Revere’s Department of Engagement, Inclusion, and Culture is once again inviting the community to help local students succeed by with its Revere School Supply Drive, taking place Monday, August 10, 2026 through Thursday, August 20, 2026. The...
The Knights of Columbus, Ausonia Council #1513 in the North End, will be awarding scholarships to North End residents and Ausonia Council members who qualify for the Ausonia Council #1513 Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program for the 2026/2027 school year...
BAA graduate Tomas Labrador Flores receives $5,000 James Taylor Scholarship from Boston Arts Academy Foundation By Cary Shuman Two years ago, aspiring musician Tomas Labrador Flores of Jamaica Plain made a very impactful decision in his life and academic...
The principal at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy’s Columbia campus talks about the start of the school year. The post Saint John Paul II Academy’s Columbia campus focuses on family vibe, and ‘getting the word out’ appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
Special to the Regional Review Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) have announced a Joint Admission and Transfer Partnership Program that will benefit students wishing to complete four-year university degrees. The Suffolk-BHCC partnership builds upon the longstanding commitment...
Special to the Gazette The Jamaica Plain Community Centers Adult Learning Program (ALP) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its students during its 2025–2026 Graduation and Certificate Ceremony, recognizing adult learners for their dedication, perseverance, and academic success throughout the...
McKenzie Powers, arguably one of the greatest all-around female athletes in East Boston history, is the new principal of the Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School. Powers, 36, who has been a teacher at the school for 13 years and served...
As work continues on the new Revere High School at the Wonderland site, plans are in the works for a large art piece to honor those who have donated to the school’s construction. At last week’s high school building committee...
Mass Legislature passes DiDomenico’s bill strengthening early literacy instruction Special to the Patriot-Bridge The Massachusetts Legislature passed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation that will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential...
The Conservatory Lab Charter School (CLCS) graduated 23 students from eighth grade on Mon., June 22, with state Rep. Chynah Tyler serving as the keynote speaker...