Education
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Dean’s List honors announced at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following students were named...
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For the most impact for your kids, opt in to the new Federal Scholarship Tax CreditDorchesterLeft Fair RightA program out of Washington, D.C., called the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit could help change the opportunity gap, but time is of the essence, says Annissa Essaibi-George. The post For the most impact for your kids, opt in to the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit appeared first on Dorchester Reporter...
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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,...
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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...
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BPS’s ‘5th Quarter’ program keeps students engaged throughout the summertime breakDorchesterLeft Fair RightMayor 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Dr. Tommy Welch selected as new superintendent of Salem public schoolsBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair RightDr. 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...
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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,...
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Healey proposes aiding school districts by tapping millionaire tax fund dollarsDorchesterLeft Fair RightRelying 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...
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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...
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Governor Maura Healey signed Senator Sal DiDomenico’s landmark literacy legislation into law this past week. This new law will transform how the Commonwealth teaches children to read to ensure every student learns this essential skill. This bill was signed alongside advocates...
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Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring the memory of longtime employees Deborah Hadden Gray and Donna Rauseo. The 2026 scholarships were awarded to East Boston residents Anh Nguyen...
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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...
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Athletic director Scott Urban has created something special at Neighborhood House Charter SchoolDorchesterLeft Fair RightScott Urban was named District 6 Athletic Director of the Year by the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association...
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By Marianne Salza East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS) held its Eighth Grade Graduation Mass and Exercise on June 6, at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, with main celebrant, Father Tom Domurat, who has known some students from as early as...
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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...
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NEW Health is now accepting applications for The Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach & Public Service. Established in 2023, the Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach and Public Service was named in honor of NEW Health’s founder...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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JPCC Adult Learning Program Celebrates Student Achievement at 2025–2026 Graduation CeremonyJamaica PlainLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Healey Releases Final Recommendations to Modernize High School Graduation RequirementsBeacon HillLeft Fair Right
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...
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Suffolk University and BHCC Announce Joint Admissions and Transfer Partnership AgreementJamaica PlainLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Latinos for Education honors Excel Academy Charter School’s Kiara MartinezEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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