Press Releases From 2008

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December 30, 2008
- Comcast and VH1 Save the Music Foundation donate $60,000 worth of new musical instruments to two Boston Public Schools
December 29, 2008
- East Boston Jets “tickled pink” to support breast cancer research
December 9, 2008
- Dr. Elizabeth Reilinger to step down as Boston School Committee Chairperson
December 8, 2008
- Dr. Carol R. Johnson named “Superintendent of the Year” by the National Alliance of Black School Educators
December 5, 2008
- Boston Latin School named one of America’s best high schools
December 1, 2008
- Boston Public Schools launches 2009-2010 school choice process
November 21, 2008
- First African-American to walk in space visits the Curley School
November 20, 2008
- Boston School Committee approves pilot school expansions
November 19, 2008
- Carter School's Sensory Garden wins national design award
November 17, 2008
- Mayor Menino to double the college graduation rate for Boston students
November 13, 2008
- Winthrop Elementary School to help families navigate through challenging economic times
November 10, 2008
- Mayor Menino announces new initiative to support Boston’s youth
November 7, 2008
- School Committee approves Superintendent Johnson's reorganization plan
November 7, 2008
- More than 1,000 Adams Scholars from BPS earn free tuition to state colleges
November 6, 2008
- 136 business and community leaders serve as "Principal for a Day"
October 30, 2008
- Boston students prepare for the Presidential election
October 23, 2008
- Philbrick School proves college really does begin in Kindergarten
October 20, 2008
- EdVestors presents "School on the Move" Prize to Samuel W. Mason Elementary School
October 15, 2008
- Applications being accepted for the Boston School Committee
October 10, 2008
- Boston's biggest bookworms get circus surprise
October 7, 2008
- Week of wellness: Boston students will be walking, working and learning about fitness and nutrition
October 1, 2008
- Superintendent presents plan to strengthen and consolidate Boston schools
October 1, 2008
- Young Achievers School dedicates new arts annex building
September 30, 2008
- October is "College Month" in the Boston Public Schools
September 30, 2008
- Israeli collage artist Hanoch Piven visits Emerson Elementary
September 26, 2008
- Boston School Committee gives Superintendent Johnson high marks in annual performance review
September 24, 2008
- Boston students host “corny” lunch to celebrate Mass. Harvest for Students Week
September 24, 2008
- Boston MCAS results show continued improvement in Math
September 20, 2008
- Superintendent's statement on Boston schools in NCLB improvement categories
September 17, 2008
- Superintendent Johnson names Boston School Police Chief
September 16, 2008
- Four Boston Latin School students named semi-finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program
September 15, 2008
- Israeli illustrator to conduct workshop at Roxbury school
September 15, 2008
- Boston Public Schools launches new website
September 7, 2008
- Eligibility testing for 2009-2010 admission to Boston’s Advanced Work Class program begins this month
September 7, 2008
- Boston students invited to apply for entrance to city’s exam schools
September 2, 2008
- Mayor Menino and school officials welcome families and staff to the new Burke High School
August 18, 2008
- Mayor Menino to welcome new teachers to the Boston Public Schools
August 12, 2008
- Boston Public Schools to host Back-to-School Jamboree
August 7, 2008
- Superintendent Johnson announces Boston principal, headmaster appointments
July 31, 2008
- Boston students host visiting students from Ghana
July 2, 2008
- Mayor Menino Appoints School Committee Member
June 30, 2008
- Mayor, Boston Public Schools launch free summer meal program
June 27, 2008
- Boston Public Schools announces summer schedule for Family Resource Centers
June 25, 2008
- Mayor Menino awards first City of Boston, Turner Broadcasting System Inc. scholarship
June 24, 2008
- Best of Boston: Mayor honors 15 Boston Public Schools teachers and staff at annual awards celebration
June 24, 2008
- Westin Hotel to honor Tynan teachers and staff with last day of school luncheon
June 20, 2008
- Boston Community Leadership Academy graduate wins Thomas W. Payzant Scholarship
June 18, 2008
- Mayor Menino recognizes Boston students for academic achievement, school spirit
June 16, 2008
- Play Ball! Boston All-City Baseball Classic gets swinging tomorrow at Fenway Park
June 16, 2008
- Boston Superintendent expands Advanced Placement training for teachers
June 16, 2008
- A sweet reward for the Philbrick
June 12, 2008
- Blind student, gifted violinist and computer programmer, graduates from Boston Latin School
June 12, 2008
- Boston Latin Academy graduate wins Richard R. Green Scholarship
June 6, 2008
- Cleveland School wins Celtics ASSISTS Award
June 5, 2008
- Science, Literacy, Art, and Math (SLAM) Showcase to highlight afterschool learning
June 5, 2008
- Boston elementary students gear up for NBA Finals in basketball showdown
May 31, 2008
- Members of Boston's Class of 2008 overcome obstacles to earn high school diplomas
May 28, 2008
- Boston Public Schools celebrates Class of 2008 Valedictorians
May 28, 2008
- 2008 Educators of the Year and Service Excellence Awards
May 23, 2008
- Boston Superintendent announces principal, headmaster appointments
May 23, 2008
- Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen donates 15,000 to the Boston Public Schools
May 23, 2008
- Boston Public Schools to hold Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) elections
May 20, 2008
- Holmes Elementary student's work selected for national art exhibition
May 16, 2008
- Orchard Gardens K-8 School names library in honor of Edna V. Bynoe
May 15, 2008
- East Boston High School teacher receives 10,000 award for science education
May 12, 2008
- Boston Public Schools Headmaster earns national award
May 12, 2008
- Boston student scientists score at statewide science fair
May 5, 2008
- Boston International science teacher earns Presidential honor
May 2, 2008
- Mildred Ave Middle School Drama Club competes in weekend Theater Festival
April 30, 2008
- Gardner families to come together for spring Friendship Feast
April 30, 2008
- Boston students showcase their technology talents
April 30, 2008
- Looking for the perfect gift for Mom?
April 30, 2008
- Boston students combine classroom work with community activism
April 30, 2008
- Boston Public Schools official honored for early childhood education work
April 30, 2008
- Philbrick teacher surprised with 10,000 award
April 18, 2008
- Superintendent, students to commemorate Paul Revere's ride at Old North Church Lantern Ceremony
April 17, 2008
- Eliot School students to commemorate 100th anniversary of Paul Revere House with reading of Midnight Ride
April 17, 2008
- Philbrick teacher to be SURPRISED with 10,000 award
April 16, 2008
- Boston Public Schools celebrate accomplishments of 900 Black and Latino male students
April 15, 2008
- Media Advisory: Boston Marathon story ideas
April 15, 2008
- Boston School Committee Accepting Applications for New Member
April 11, 2008
- Gardner Pilot Academy teacher wins Ultimate Science Classroom
April 11, 2008
- Boston Public Schools to participate in Department of Education Coordinated Program Review
April 4, 2008
- Boston students outpace urban peers on national Writing exam
April 1, 2008
- Four Boston student debaters to compete nationally
April 1, 2008
- 900 Quincy Elementary School students march from Chinatown to City Hall Plaza to attend the Circus
March 28, 2008
- Madison Park robotics team receives a 6,000 boost
March 28, 2008
- Boston School Committee adopts 827 million budget for Boston Public Schools
March 28, 2008
- Murphy School students earn honors in Destination ImagiNation competition
March 26, 2008
- Boston International High School physics teacher finalist for Presidential science award
March 25, 2008
- Looking for a summer program for your child?
March 25, 2008
- Boston's Jim McIntyre named Superintendent of Knox County Schools
March 24, 2008
- Two Boston Public Schools students recognized for their leadership, academics and commitment to community
March 24, 2008
- Twenty-two Boston Public Schools students win Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
March 20, 2008
- Michael Contompasis to be honored at tribute event on April 1
March 19, 2008
- Superintendent, Boston School Committee explore reductions to balance schools budget
March 19, 2008
- Student scientists showcase original research
March 14, 2008
- Boston Public Schools announces new quarterly newsletter for families
March 13, 2008
- Boston students to join math enthusiasts around the world to celebrate Pi Day on 3/14
March 7, 2008
- Student scientists present their projects
March 6, 2008
- Hale students to hold African American Heritage Celebration
March 3, 2008
- Boston Public Schools to hold first ever Wellness Summit to promote physical health and nutrition among students and staff
February 28, 2008
- Six Boston Public Schools teachers earn National Board Certification
February 25, 2008
- Community Academy earns 10,000 for arts programming
February 22, 2008
- Ten Boston teachers selected for environmental research fellowships
February 18, 2008
- Boston Latin School takes top honors at Berklee High School Jazz Festival
February 15, 2008
- Small change for a big change: Perkins Elementary School aims to collect one million pennies to start college scholarship fund
February 11, 2008
- Superintendent launches student art gallery
February 11, 2008
- "Next Stop, College" campaign highlights transformation of Boston's public high schools
February 6, 2008
- Ken Still honored for leadership in interscholastic sports
February 4, 2008
- Algebra students in alternative Boston high school use linear equations to predict primary results
January 31, 2008
- Media Communications Technology High to host Media Expo
January 31, 2008
- Superintendent Johnson presents preliminary 2008-2009 Boston Public Schools budget
January 30, 2008
- Superintendent Carol Johnson presents academic agenda for Boston schools
January 29, 2008
- “Next Stop, College” highlights transformation of Boston’s public high schools
January 25, 2008
- Thirty-one Boston students earn Posse scholarships
January 24, 2008
- Boston Named One of Nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People
January 23, 2008
- Madison Park students raise $2,800 for family in fire tragedy
January 22, 2008
- Mayor Menino Unveils Think About Your Drink
January 14, 2008
- Mayor announces plans for wind turbines at Boston Public Schools and City Hall
January 14, 2008
- Superintendent Johnson declares schools ready to open on Tuesday
January 13, 2008
- ALL BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSED: MONDAY, JANUARY 14
January 9, 2008
- Senator Kennedy Visits Edwards Middle School
January 8, 2008
- Boston School Committee elects new officers and sets 2008 meeting and hearing schedule
January 8, 2008
- Three Boston Public Schools principals honored for work in the Hispanic community
January 8, 2008
- Deputy Superintendent Ingrid Carney graduates from Urban Superintendents' Academy
January 2, 2008
- Boston Public Schools registration for the 2008-2009 school year starts this week