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1 week ago

Boston Public Schools graduation rate reached all-time high last year, still lags behind state average

Boston Public Schools achieved a record 81.3% graduation rate in 2025, up 1.6% from 2024, though still 8 percentage points below the state average of 89.3%.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Former school bus driver indicted in Hyde Park crash that killed 5-year-old boy

A Boston Public Schools bus driver faces homicide and manslaughter charges after striking and killing a 5-year-old kindergartener who was crossing the street in front of the bus.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston to spend $135 million in taxpayer dollars for White Stadium overhaul, Wu says

Boston will spend $135 million in taxpayer funds and partner with a pro women's soccer team contributing $190 million to renovate White Stadium with expanded student facilities.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Woman who posed as student at Boston high schools accepts plea deal, sentenced to probation

A former Massachusetts social worker pleaded guilty to forgery, identity fraud, and conduct violations after posing as a student at three Boston high schools.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

BPS pauses new hiring amid deficit as district predicts hundreds of layoffs next year

Boston Public Schools enacted a partial hiring freeze to manage a $53 million deficit while closing three schools that may cost up to 400 jobs.
#school-closures
US politics
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Man who oversaw BPS bus fleet arrested on bribery charges

A school transportation manager allegedly accepted over $870,000 in bribes and kickbacks from vendors, abusing contracting authority and taxpayer funds.
US politics
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

In first 'State of the Schools,' Wu focuses on progress and says BPS should be best in US

Boston aims to make Boston Public Schools one of the nation's best through improved operations, expanded partnerships, new programs, and resilience amid federal funding cuts.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Wu to deliver first-ever 'State of the Schools' address

"In place of that address, I really wanted to make sure that we were putting a focus on where our investments just can change the whole world and our future. That is in our young people, our families, our public schools, public education," Wu told host Jimmy Hills.
Boston
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

17-year-old stabbed inside Roxbury high school, no arrests, police say

A 17-year-old student suffered a minor, non-life-threatening stab wound at Madison Park High School; the suspect fled and no arrests have been made.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Two-thirds of BPS school buses were on time on day 1. Here's how that compares to last year.

Boston Public Schools achieved a 66% bus on-time rate on the first day, with 85% of buses within 15 minutes and 94% within 30 minutes.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Wu appoints former Boston Latin head to School Committee

I proudly wear the hat of BPS parent, and look forward to the honor of serving on the Boston School Committee in service of students and families across the city as we collaborate to ensure success in career and life for all of our young people,
Education
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Family of 5-year-old fatally struck by school bus in Hyde Park sues bus company

Joseph was a student at the UP Academy Dorchester. He was hit by the bus on his way home from school on Washington Street in April.
Boston
US politics
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Woman who allegedly posed as BPS student facing trial date as plea negotiations stall

Shelby Hewitt is set to stand trial on February 9, 2026, for fraud and forgery charges related to posing as a student.
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Family of boy hit by bus in Jamaica Plain sues BPS bus contractor

Both Laguerre and Transdev, the bus operator, are named as defendants in the lawsuit. Transdev is accused of "gross negligence" by not supervising or training its employees.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Wu announces independent investigation into BPS bus safety following deadly crash

Boston Public Schools initiates independent safety probe following tragic death of 5-year-old Lens Joseph, emphasizing urgent need for transportation reform.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
10 months ago

Boston Public Schools to stop transportation for inconsistent bus riders

Boston Public Schools is pausing bus assignments for students who do not ride for ten consecutive days.
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