Press Releases From 2006

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December 30, 2006
- Mayor Menino Appoints School Committee Members
December 27, 2006
- Boston students to face off in hockey tournament to benefit breast cancer research
December 15, 2006
- Boston Public Schools Statement on the Boston Teachers Union Boycott
December 11, 2006
- TAG Latino Program honors Nydia Mendez for her work on behalf of Boston's English Language Learners
December 8, 2006
- Guild Elementary custodian trades in brooms for books to promote reading
December 8, 2006
- Boston teacher competing to be 'America's Next Fitness Star'
December 7, 2006
- Mayor Menino Breaks Ground for Jeremiah Burke High School
December 6, 2006
- Boston Latin Academy student wins first-ever 'National Vocabulary Championship Boston competition
December 4, 2006
- Boston Public Schools students to perform in Downtown Crossing 'Holi-Daily'
November 27, 2006
- Counselor returns to McKinley South End Academy after earning Bronze Star Award for service in Iraq
November 22, 2006
- McKay students learn to keep climbing until they reach their goals
November 22, 2006
- Monument high students help State and Local Police deliver message of safe Thanksgiving travel
November 22, 2006
- BPS students to attend health disparities symposium at BU
November 21, 2006
- Deadline extended to apply for Boston School Committee
November 16, 2006
- BPS educator receives Crystal Apple award
November 15, 2006
- Boston students outperform peers on national science exam
November 14, 2006
- Boston Public Schools chief operating officer one of 17 to graduate from urban superintendents academy
November 13, 2006
- Boston schools celebrate International Education Week
November 6, 2006
- Boston Public Schools launches 2007-2008 school choice process
November 3, 2006
- BPS launches new Play to Learn group program for young students
November 2, 2006
- Boston School Committee approves expansion of Kilmer Elementary to K-8 school
November 1, 2006
- Boston Public Schools hosts conference to launch new technology plan
October 31, 2006
- Almost 100 Corporate And Civic Leaders Will be 'Principal for a Day' in City's Public Schools on November 1
October 30, 2006
- Boston School Committee to vote on expansion of Kilmer Elementary to K-8 school
October 30, 2006
- Boston Public Schools saluted for environmental work
October 30, 2006
- O'Hearn School receives 5,000 in memory of Mark Charbonnier
October 24, 2006
- Boston Public Schools joint statement on the new MCAS proficiency requirement for graduation:
October 20, 2006
- Manuel Rivera to attend BPS Showcase of Schools
October 20, 2006
- Hurley School celebrates first-ever library
October 18, 2006
- Murphy School gets helping hand from neighbors
October 18, 2006
- Applications Being Accepted for Boston School Committee
October 13, 2006
- Dorchester School Wins 100,000 as Most Improving Public School
October 12, 2006
- BPS Showcase of Schools to be held October 21
October 4, 2006
- Hernandez School teacher travels to Greece for hands-on learning
October 4, 2006
- Boston School Committee formally appoints Manuel J. Rivera as next Superintendent
October 4, 2006
- Boston launches BPS-TV with cable programming about city schools
October 3, 2006
- Boston Public Schools declares October College Month
October 3, 2006
- Unsuspecting Boston Teacher Honored With Surprise 25,000 Award
September 27, 2006
- Boston's 10th graders accelerate climb to proficiency
September 22, 2006
- Search Committee recommends Manuel J. Rivera to be Next Superintendent of Schools
September 19, 2006
- Boston Public Schools wins Broad Prize for Urban Education
September 18, 2006
- Nearly 900 Boston students receive free tuition
September 15, 2006
- Boston Business Journal honors Meredith andGrew partnership with Grew Elementary School
September 15, 2006
- Cross-country bicycle ride honoring Katrina victims in Mississippi begins at King Middle School in Dorchester tomorrow
September 6, 2006
- City, school officials announce plan to prepare for school bus delays caused by Big Dig closures
September 6, 2006
- Boston schools set to open tomorrow
September 5, 2006
- Boston student takes third place in statewide College and Career Outreach Contest
August 29, 2006
- As school year begins, Boston schools continue expansion of early childhood education
August 23, 2006
- Boston schools welcome nearly 500 new teachers
August 16, 2006
- Interim Superintendent Contompasis sets agenda for new school year to principals
August 2, 2006
- Halfway through summer, BPS high school students are still learning
July 25, 2006
- Three BPS middle schools to lengthen school day this fall
July 17, 2006
- Mattapan Early Education Center renamed in honor of Dr. Catherine Ellison and Mrs. Rosa Parks
June 29, 2006
- Superintendent, School Committee honor principals, administrators retiring after many years of service
June 29, 2006
- Jessie Auger, teacher at Hernandez K-8 School, is named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
June 28, 2006
- Two BPS seniors win scholarships from Comcast
June 27, 2006
- Principal/Headmaster and Senior Staff Appointments 2006-2007 School Year
June 26, 2006
- Fourteen educators honored as Boston's Teachers of the Year
June 23, 2006
- Boston Partners in Education celebrates volunteer partnerships in Boston schools
June 21, 2006
- Class of 2006 graduates have overcome challenges to meet high standards and earn diplomas
June 16, 2006
- Grant of Up to 8 Million to Local Nonprofit Will Support Improvements in After-School For Boston's Youth
June 15, 2006
- New Boston Pilot Middle School renamed in memory of Lilla G. Frederick
June 2, 2006
- Mayor Menino announces pilot school agreement for Gardner Elementary School
May 24, 2006
- Hale Elementary School students participate in art exchange with Newburyport High School
May 19, 2006
- Boston Latin School student wins two honors in international science competition
May 19, 2006
- Boston Public Schools announces 2006-2007 class of Principal Fellows
May 19, 2006
- Two Boston pilot high schools graduate first classes of seniors
May 15, 2006
- Holmes Elementary School student selected to participate in international arts exhibit
May 12, 2006
- Harvard-Kent school announces new college scholarships for elementary students
May 12, 2006
- BPS Principal wins MetLife Ambassadors in Education Award
May 12, 2006
- Boston schools invite applicants for 2006-2007 teaching positions
May 10, 2006
- Baseball field at Ohrenberger Elementary School named in memory of Jason Roberts
May 10, 2006
- Boston Latin School student to represent Massachusetts at National
April 26, 2006
- Boston Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Payzant Named HGSE Senior Lecturer
April 26, 2006
- Boston Latin Academy receives Advanced Placement award
April 25, 2006
- Boston Public Schools operations officials win national service awards
April 24, 2006
- BPS Principal selected as Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund participant
April 21, 2006
- Boston Latin School student receives national honor
April 7, 2006
- Boston teacher running marathon to buy laptops for college-bound high school graduates
April 5, 2006
- Students invited to Boston exam schools includes higher percentages of Black and Hispanic students
April 5, 2006
- Boston Public Schools Named 2006 Finalist for 1 Million Broad Prize; Fifth Year Honored for Improving Student Achievement
March 23, 2006
- School Committee approves 734.5 million budget to support Boston's teaching and learning agenda
March 19, 2006
- Boston Residents Support High School Reinvention Effort and Back Community Partnerships, Poll Reveals
March 16, 2006
- Madison Park inducts first junior class into National Honor Society
March 13, 2006
- Two honors for Boston Latin School Headmaster
February 17, 2006
- Boston schools invite applicants for 2006-2007 teaching positions
February 16, 2006
- Boston parents give high marks to school registration process
February 15, 2006
- Mayor Menino Announces Agreement on Pilot Schools Allows for seven new pilot schools, cap on unpaid additional teacher hours
February 7, 2006
- BPS Budget Director selected for Broad Urban Superintendents Academy
February 7, 2006
- Superintendent Payzant's FY07 budget recommendation
January 24, 2006
- Five schools awarded grants to align services and improve supports for students