Press Releases From 2007

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December 31, 2007
- Mayor Menino Appoints School Committee Members
December 26, 2007
- Boston educator receives Crystal Apple award
December 21, 2007
- Mayor, City Ask Stores to Limit Tobacco Ads
December 20, 2007
- Boston Latin School jazz pianist to perform at GRAMMY Awards Week events
December 18, 2007
- Superintendent Johnson seeks to expand Boston Public Schools' pilot school network
December 17, 2007
- Some Boston Public Schools bus routes affected by low driver turnout
December 14, 2007
- Children's Holiday Events - Photo Opportunities and Story Ideas
December 13, 2007
- ALL BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED DECEMBER 14, 2007
December 10, 2007
- Two Boston students 'testify' before the U.S. Supreme Court
December 6, 2007
- East Boston High School Headmaster honored for years of dedicated service to students
December 5, 2007
- O'Bryant school in Roxbury to serve as statewide model for school reform
December 3, 2007
- Hyde Park home and schoolyard are finalists in HGTV makeover contest
November 30, 2007
- Two Boston high school football teams vie for division titles in Super Bowls tomorrow
November 30, 2007
- Mayor Menino invites families affected by Catholic school closings to register for Boston Public Schools
November 30, 2007
- U.S. News and World Report names Boston Latin School one of America's best high schools
November 29, 2007
- Six Boston Public Schools leaders to participate in prestigious Academy for Staff Developers
November 20, 2007
- Over 1,000 Boston Public Schools students receive free tuition to state colleges
November 19, 2007
- Boston School Committee, Superintendent announce Graduation for All citywide forum series to confront the dropout challenge
November 16, 2007
- Rather than walk out, Media High School students walk in to discuss Jena 6 controversy
November 16, 2007
- Tynan Elementary students to send 1,000 paper cranes to Hiroshima
November 15, 2007
- Boston students lead urban districts in math improvement on national exams
November 13, 2007
- 100+ Corporate and Civic Leaders to be Principal for a Day in City's Public Schools on November 14
November 1, 2007
- Elizabeth Reilinger wins nation's highest honor for school board members
November 1, 2007
- Boston Public Schools announces new free parent-child Play to Learn groups for one-, two- and three-year-olds
October 24, 2007
- Two Boston principals honored for public service
October 23, 2007
- Fenway High School opens new Science lab
October 22, 2007
- Boston Public Schools launches 2008-2009 school choice process
October 19, 2007
- High School in South Boston Wins 100,000 as Most Improving Public School
October 16, 2007
- Mayor Menino announces technology program with Turner Broadcasting for Boston schools
October 11, 2007
- Mozart Elementary math program gets a boost
October 9, 2007
- Two Boston Public Schools teachers win $25,000 national awards
October 4, 2007
- Boston Public Schools outpace state gains on most MCAS exams
October 2, 2007
- School Police Officers honored for saving student's life
October 1, 2007
- Timilty Middle School teacher appointed to national board
September 28, 2007
- Mayor, Superintendent celebrate new Curley K-8 School
September 28, 2007
- Mayor Names New Director of IGR and External Affairs
September 27, 2007
- Boston Public Schools declares October College Month
September 26, 2007
- Superintendent, School Committee examine unprecedented analysis of Boston dropouts
September 17, 2007
- Boston students invited to apply for entrance to city's exam schools
September 17, 2007
- Eligibility testing for 2008-2009 admission to Boston's Advanced Work Class program begins this month
September 14, 2007
- New Broad Resident Joins Seven Current Broad Residents to Improve Public Education in Boston
September 14, 2007
- Joint statement from the Boston School Committee and Superintendent Carol R. Johnson on schools identified for improvement
September 11, 2007
- Nine Boston Public Schools principals selected for Schott Principal Fellowship
September 10, 2007
- Mayor Menino Unveils New Healthy Meals Initiative for Boston Public Schools
September 5, 2007
- Mayor Menino joins new Superintendent Johnson, School Committee and Teachers Union to open the Boston Public Schools
September 4, 2007
- Massachusetts Awarded One of First-Ever National Math and Science Initiative Grants for AP® and Pre-AP® Courses
August 21, 2007
- Dr. Carol Johnson joins Mayor, School Committee to welcome nearly 500 new teachers to Boston
August 13, 2007
- Boston High School Headmaster collaborates on book highlighting school reform
August 13, 2007
- Boston teacher "blasts off" on a mission to bring math and science learning to life for her students
August 10, 2007
- West African adventure offers summer learning opportunity for Boston high school students
August 9, 2007
- More than 100 Gardner School students benefit from Summer Enrichment Program
August 8, 2007
- Welcome, Willkommen, Bienvenido, Bienvenue and and Ahlan wasahlan?
July 24, 2007
- Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen donates $10,000 to Grew Elementary School
July 20, 2007
- Laura Bush Foundation awards grant to support Holmes Elementary School library
July 13, 2007
- Superintendent announces principal, headmaster and senior central office appointments
July 5, 2007
- Mayor, Superintendent to announce free summer meals for all Boston children
July 2, 2007
- Mayor Menino recognizes Boston students for academic achievement, school spirit
June 29, 2007
- Boston Public Schools recognized for excellence in communications
June 28, 2007
- Boston Public Schools Class of 2008 outpaces all previous classes in meeting MCAS graduation requirement
June 27, 2007
- Boston School Committee formally appoints Dr. Carol R. Johnson as next Superintendent
June 22, 2007
- Superintendent, School Committee honor principals, administrators retiring after many years of service
June 21, 2007
- Two Charlestown High students awarded new by students for students scholarship
June 21, 2007
- Successful school year comes to an end in the Boston Public Schools
June 17, 2007
- Search Committee to recommend Dr. Carol R. Johnson to be the next Superintendent of Boston Public Schools
June 14, 2007
- Fourteen additional Boston schools to hire Family and Community Outreach Coordinators
June 14, 2007
- CVS awards 100,000 to support longer school day in three Boston middle schools
June 12, 2007
- Boston Public Schools launches Cyber Safety Mentors program
June 11, 2007
- New scholarship created by students for students
June 8, 2007
- Head of the class: Boston to honor fourteen Educators of the Year
June 8, 2007
- Excel High School students earn over 2.3 million in college scholarships
June 5, 2007
- Three Boston Public Schools students awarded Aznive Visual Arts Scholarships
June 4, 2007
- Three Boston educators to become Conant Fellows at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
June 1, 2007
- Who is the BPS Class of 2007?
May 31, 2007
- Boston Public Schools celebrates Class of 2007 Valedictorians
May 31, 2007
- Mildred Avenue Middle School students earn state and national honors in drama and writing
May 29, 2007
- Fenway High School student wins inaugural Payzant scholarship for public service
May 23, 2007
- From Beijing to Boston: Chinese guest teacher brings Mandarin to the Murphy School
May 22, 2007
- Elementary school students earn college scholarships
May 18, 2007
- Hale Elementary students "spring" into community gardening project with neighbors
May 17, 2007
- 10 Boys clubs in Boston schools provide extra support for Black and Latino male students
May 10, 2007
- Boston Superintendent Contompasis receives Champion of Democracy Award
May 9, 2007
- State recognizes Gardner School science teacher, Agassiz School for Excellence in Environmental Education
May 8, 2007
- Six BPS teachers earn National Board Certification
May 2, 2007
- Boston School Committee Chair receives award for school district leadership
May 1, 2007
- Boston Public Schools teacher wins national award
April 30, 2007
- Madison Park students offered new apprenticeships
April 26, 2007
- School Committee member Alfreda Harris honored for her support of student athletes
April 25, 2007
- Boston Arts Academy student's artwork to be exhibited in U.S. Capitol building
April 24, 2007
- Mayor Menino announces Boston Public Schools RecycleMania contest winners
April 20, 2007
- New book highlights Boston as a model for urban public school district reform
April 19, 2007
- Boston Public Schools announces citywide plan to strengthen early childhood programs
April 18, 2007
- Boston's Horace Mann School receives 100,000 in technology donations
April 13, 2007
- Boston's Absolutely Incredible Kid to throw out first pitch at Red Sox game tomorrow
April 13, 2007
- McKinley Preparatory High School team overcomes odds, wins Judges Award in Boston FIRST Robotics Competition
April 12, 2007
- Boston Public Schools students and staff go the distance during Marathon Weekend
April 11, 2007
- Boston schools thank and celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Week
April 9, 2007
- Boston students travel to 13 different countries on academic field trips
April 9, 2007
- Boston students engineer a machine to "put the squeeze" on toothpaste
April 2, 2007
- Superintendent Contompasis to be honored at Sumner Elementary School's 75th anniversary event
April 2, 2007
- Community Academy staff and parents take a rural retreat to strengthen home-school connections
April 2, 2007
- Rock the Night Benefit 2007
March 29, 2007
- Boston students compete in Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
March 26, 2007
- Scholarship named after former Superintendent Payzant to help student leader pursue college
March 22, 2007
- Boston Public Schools Summer Stuff guides are packed with summer ideas for Boston area youth
March 21, 2007
- School Committee to vote on 2008 budget and Boston Teachers Union contract
March 20, 2007
- Boston students progress to state and international science competitions
March 19, 2007
- Nominations sought for Boston Educators of the Year
March 16, 2007
- Contompasis names Boston's Superintendent's Schools
March 15, 2007
- Mayor Menino, BPS officials surprise 3rd grade student with Absolutely Incredible Kid prize
March 14, 2007
- O'Hearn Elementary students and staff earn national recognition
March 13, 2007
- Boston teacher selected as America's Next Fitness Star
March 13, 2007
- 2007 MCAS testing begins next week in BPS
March 12, 2007
- Perkins students answer question: "Why do we celebrate Evacuation Day?"
March 9, 2007
- Boston's Class of 2008 meeting State MCAS graduation requirement faster than previous classes
March 9, 2007
- Student scientists present projects at 61st Annual Citywide Science Fair
March 7, 2007
- Superintendent Contompasis proposes later start times for 10 Boston high schools
March 6, 2007
- Boston elementary school students learning Mandarin Chinese
March 5, 2007
- Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School's 1:1 Wireless Learning Initiative
February 28, 2007
- Mayor Menino, School Committee, Superintendent reach tentative agreement with Boston Teachers Union
February 26, 2007
- Superintendent Search Committee reconvenes
February 22, 2007
- Boston students learn commerce in the classroom during first Entrepreneurship Week USA
February 21, 2007
- Boston Public Schools seeks nominations for first Absolutely Incredible Kid contest
February 16, 2007
- Perkins Elementary students celebrate Presidents' Day with "George Washington"
February 16, 2007
- Labor Relations Commission takes Boston Teachers Union back to court to challenge rescheduled strike vote
February 15, 2007
- Superintendent proposes compromise to accelerate Boston teacher negotiations
February 15, 2007
- Local author to visit Jackson/Mann School
February 14, 2007
- BPS Deputy Superintendent selected for 2007 Broad Superintendents Academy
February 14, 2007
- NO BOSTON TEACHERS UNION STRIKE TOMORROW
February 12, 2007
- Holmes Elementary students celebrate science
February 9, 2007
- Saturday morning MCAS prep program draws record number of Lee Elementary parents, students
February 7, 2007
- Superintendent Contompasis recommends 2008 budget that sharpens focus on closing the achievement gap
February 5, 2007
- Three Boston Schools designated Compass Schools by State in recognition of improvement on MCAS
February 5, 2007
- Superintendent Search Committee continues work
February 2, 2007
- Boston's Health Careers Academy graduates 100 percent of students in four years
February 1, 2007
- Superintendent sees his shadow
February 1, 2007
- State's first report on four-year graduation rate highlights challenges for Boston and other urban districts
January 31, 2007
- Boston Teachers Union ignores state order to halt strike planning
January 31, 2007
- Boston Public Schools seeks outstanding teaching candidates
January 30, 2007
- Boston Public Schools registration continues for students in all grades
January 26, 2007
- Mayor, Superintendent to address Boston's approach to eliminating the achievement gap
January 24, 2007
- Manuel Rivera signals withdrawal from Boston Superintendency
January 22, 2007
- English High School faculty approves plan to become Commonwealth Pilot School
January 18, 2007
- State Labor Relations Commission orders Boston Teachers Union to halt illegal activities
January 11, 2007
- BPS and Countdown to Kindergarten premiere Kindergarten readiness DVD
January 10, 2007
- Boston Public Schools honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with district-wide celebration and classroom activities
January 10, 2007
- Boston students win statewide poetry contest
January 9, 2007
- Boston Public Schools Class of 2007 invited to apply for Broad Scholarships
January 4, 2007
- 26 Boston students earn Posse scholarships
January 4, 2007
- Tynan Elementary students to experience live history lesson with reenactment of 54th Massachusetts Regiment