In the fall of 2005, the Boston schools began exploring the education reform strategy of extending the school day for its middle schools. The extended school day gives students more time for learning at a crucial time in their education. The middle school years provide the much-needed preparation for students to enter high school, college and the workforce. Last year, the Boston schools applied for and was awarded a $40,000 planning grant for three schools.
Middle School May Be Passé Within The Boston Schools
The middle school model was conceived in the 70s and implemented throughout the 70s and 80s across the nation. It was thought that middle schools would provide a nurturing bridge between the early elementary school experience and high school. Unfortunately, many education experts now consider the experiment a failure with their poor performance and uprooting children twice during their turbulent and challenging adolescent years. Middle schools now are being viewed as the weak…
Boston Schools Battle Over Mcas Scores
Boston Schools are right in the middle of current concerns over stagnated student scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Exam (MCAS). For the second year in a row, test score are flat, causing concern to both Boston Schools and the state of Massachusetts.
Boston Schools Work To Balance Inequalities In Funding
No parent wants their child to have to attend a school that is sub-standard. We all want our children to get the best education they possibly can. Even those who dont have kids in school today are interested in the success of the schools and often get involved in supporting their neighborhood schools. The reality is that not all kids get to attend the top-notch school. Some, many in fact, wind up in schools that are facing issues that make it hard for them to inspire stude…
Boston Schools: Reformers Or Cradle Robbers?
One of the most urban and populated cities in America, Boston is subject to the dangers that come with this description. Boston Schools have worked desperately to protect impressionable students from negative situations. Not only do Boston Schools focus on after school activities to occupy the time of students, they have reformed the in-school experience as well. The curriculum shakedown and new academic standards in Boston Schools have transformed the situation of many in…
Award-winning Boston Schools
Attending an excellent public school is one of any parents highest priorities. For those living in or considering a move to Boston, the award-winning Boston Schools are an excellent choice. Boston Schools and their governing board have the following plan in place to continue the excellence that is the most appealing feature for parents and the community.
Awards And Recognition Make Boston Schools And Students Proud
Awards always reflect high achievement and excellence. Winning an award or just being nominated for one is a huge boost to ones ego. It demonstrates to the world just how hard a person or organization has been working to achieve superiority over others in the same field. Actors, scientists, novelists, corporations, sports teams and school districts are all examples of professionals or organizations that strive to win awards.
Breakfast Pays Big Dividends in Boston Schools
For many years, scholars have recognized the link between a good breakfast and improved student behavior and academic performance. Boston schools see breakfast as their first tool of success. In 2000, the Boston schools partnered with the Massachusetts General Hospital to conduct a study on the impact of the federal School Breakfast Program in 16 of their elementary schools.
Boston Schools Benefit from the ReadBoston Program
Literacy is a problem across the nation; and with the influx of many poorly educated immigrants, the problem is only getting worse. The city of Boston has done something about it, and partners with the Boston schools for one phase of its implementation.