Press Releases From 2009

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December 30, 2009
- Registration for the 2010-2011 school year begins on Monday, January 4
December 23, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson updates Boston families on the Education Reform Act
December 18, 2009
- Boston Public Schools breakfast program ranked in top 3 nationally
December 17, 2009
- Tynan Elementary School staff donate blood to help save the life of a teacher’s 3-year-old daughter
December 14, 2009
- U.S. News & World Report names Boston Latin School one of America’s best high schools
December 8, 2009
- Boston students outscore urban peers in Math on “The Nation’s Report Card”
November 30, 2009
- BPS official wins national award for foreign language education
November 18, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson presents 5-year plan to transform BPS
November 12, 2009
- More than 1,000 BPS seniors eligible for free college tuition
November 6, 2009
- Two BPS educators honored for service to children with autism
November 6, 2009
- Six Boston teachers honored by Mass Technology Leadership Council
November 5, 2009
- School Committee launches task force on English Language Learners
November 5, 2009
- New study cites higher achievement among students who participate in debate
November 2, 2009
- Kevin Youkilis delivers "Batting for Books" donation to Edison School
October 31, 2009
- School's in session... for BPS parents!
October 27, 2009
- Haley Elementary wins first Kirk Meyer Schoolyard Award
October 27, 2009
- Major grant will expand BPS arts and music education
October 26, 2009
- BPS expanding Advanced Placement with $2.4m federal grant
October 22, 2009
- BCLA wins 4th annual "School on the Move" Prize
October 19, 2009
- Mayor Menino earns Tip O'Neill Award for public education leadership
October 16, 2009
- Roosevelt School earns "gold rating" from U.S. Green Building Council
October 15, 2009
- Mayor Menino and Superintendent Johnson kick off new middle school football league
October 15, 2009
- School choice season offers new options for BPS families
October 14, 2009
- Boston Public Schools launches Parent University
October 9, 2009
- "Extreme makeover" transforms Mather Elementary School library
October 9, 2009
- Auditions scheduled for city-wide choir and string orchestra
October 9, 2009
- Three Boston teachers surprised with $1,000 awards on “A Day Made Better”
October 7, 2009
- Four Boston science teachers awarded fellowships by the National Science Teacher Association
October 2, 2009
- October is “College Month” in the Boston Public Schools
September 30, 2009
- Everett Elementary School opens new outdoor classroom
September 25, 2009
- Carter School dedicates artistic new bus shelter
September 24, 2009
- Superintendent joins students for lunch to celebrate healthy eating
September 24, 2009
- Two Boston public elementary schools earn national accreditation for early childhood programs
September 21, 2009
- BPS launches Management Institute to strengthen finance and operations
September 18, 2009
- New Re-Engagement Center welcomes former dropouts back to school
September 16, 2009
- Superintendent pays surprise visit to the Eliot School to applaud MCAS success
September 16, 2009
- Mayor Menino seeks applicants for Boston School Committee
September 15, 2009
- Thousands of families kick off school year at Back-to-School Jamboree
September 9, 2009
- Boston School Police officers recognized in commendation ceremony
September 8, 2009
- Mayor Menino and BPS officials kick off the new school year
September 2, 2009
- 200 more students earn diplomas at summer graduation ceremony
September 2, 2009
- Health Careers Academy seeks name change in honor of Senator Kennedy
August 24, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson announces additional district and school leaders
August 24, 2009
- Boston middle school students get an “O so special” welcome at Fenway Park
August 17, 2009
- Boston Public Schools educator and alumna publishes first children’s book
August 7, 2009
- Boston Public Schools awarded $1 million grant for teaching American history
August 3, 2009
- Mayor Menino, Suffolk CEO John Fish announce Boston Scholar Athlete Program and foundation
July 27, 2009
- Dr. Johnson announces additional district and school leaders
July 22, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson announces innovative new elementary reading program
July 17, 2009
- O'Bryant graduate honored with National Hispanic Heritage Youth Award
July 16, 2009
- BPS teacher to lead local educators on historic trip to Kyoto, Japan
July 16, 2009
- Merged high schools at former Dorchester High renamed “Dorchester Academy”
July 10, 2009
- Students study on college campus this summer to prepare for algebra
July 9, 2009
- Four Boston teachers named Conant Fellows at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
July 8, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson presents findings of study on special education in Boston Public Schools
July 2, 2009
- Boston schools, principals honored at annual Leadership Conference
June 24, 2009
- Mayor Menino awards City of Boston / Turner Broadcasting Scholarship
June 24, 2009
- Mayor Menino announces that six schools will receive campus renovations and outdoor classrooms
June 23, 2009
- Madison Park jumper wins gold at national championships
June 23, 2009
- Boston Public Schools announces free summer meals for Boston youth
June 23, 2009
- Superintendent announces Grace N. Aznive Visual Arts Scholarship winners
June 22, 2009
- Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids launches “Batting for Books” campaign to benefit BPS libraries
June 22, 2009
- Two BPS students named Boston Globe Scholar-Athletes
June 18, 2009
- Two BPS educators earn Distinguished Fulbright in Teaching Awards
June 15, 2009
- BPS graduates earn Rollins Griffith Memorial Scholarships
June 12, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson announces additional principal appointments
June 11, 2009
- Class of 2009 graduates featured in Boston's "Next Stop, College" campaign
June 9, 2009
- Mayor Menino delivers plan to advance public education in Boston
June 8, 2009
- Boston Public Schools “stars” shine at annual staff awards ceremony
June 5, 2009
- Boston students overcome obstacles to earn high school diplomas
June 4, 2009
- Farragut Elementary students enlist in "Ultimate Bootcamp"
June 3, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson announces principal appointments
June 1, 2009
- Odyssey High School student earns second prize in national environmental studies competition
May 28, 2009
- BPS musicians win "Fidelity FutureStage® at the Boston Pops" competition
May 27, 2009
- Nathan Hale leader named Massachusetts elementary principal of the year
May 27, 2009
- Boston Public Schools to participate in Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant
May 27, 2009
- John D. O'Bryant senior wins Thomas W. Payzant Scholarship
May 26, 2009
- Boston Public Schools honors Class of 2009 Valedictorians
May 22, 2009
- TD Banknorth awards $5,000 library grants to two new Boston K-8 schools
May 22, 2009
- CASH students featured in Presidential Inauguration photo exhibit
May 21, 2009
- Boston Latin School student named one of the best young scientists in the world
May 20, 2009
- Boston teachers honored with Science Education Fellowship
May 19, 2009
- Quincy Upper School students participate in Maple Leaf Student Exchange
May 19, 2009
- Boston Bruins and ReadBoston honor winners of “Stick With It” essay contest
May 16, 2009
- Dads shoot hoops for schools
May 15, 2009
- Harvard-Kent Elementary School students earn college scholarships
May 15, 2009
- Boston Public Schools announces Educators of the Year and Service Excellence Awards recipients
May 15, 2009
- Charlestown High School senior earns $15,000 scholarship at 4th Annual POWER OF AN IDEA® Awards Ceremony
May 8, 2009
- Philbrick teacher finalist for Presidential award
May 5, 2009
- Seven Boston teachers earn National Board Certification
May 4, 2009
- Dever Elementary School launches dual language program
April 30, 2009
- Students from The English High School help rebuild areas affected by Hurricane Katrina
April 29, 2009
- Boston students earn honors at Urban Debate National Championships
April 28, 2009
- Mather Elementary School library wins “extreme makeover” from Target
April 27, 2009
- O’Hearn Elementary student’s work selected for national art exhibition
April 23, 2009
- High school math students participate in Boston’s first Calculus competition
April 17, 2009
- Boston’s “greenest” school plants the seeds of environmental learning
April 16, 2009
- Boston students “aim for the sky” at Aviation/Transportation Expo
April 16, 2009
- Haley Elementary students learn about African-American maritime history
April 15, 2009
- Boston school officials announce public process for student assignment review
April 8, 2009
- Boston Day and Evening Academy teacher wins MetLife "Ambassador in Education" Award
April 7, 2009
- Superintendent appoints new Assistant Superintendent for English Language Learning
April 2, 2009
- Mass Audubon honors Boston teacher Marissa Thornton
March 30, 2009
- Student scientists showcase original research
March 30, 2009
- Horace Mann School wins grant to promote science literacy among Deaf students
March 27, 2009
- O'Bryant basketball player competes in New England High School All-Star Challenge
March 25, 2009
- Frederick Pilot Middle School named an "Apple Distinguished School"
March 24, 2009
- Superintendent announces revised $812 million budget for Boston schools
March 24, 2009
- Boston students to compete in Urban Debate National Championship
March 20, 2009
- Nominations sought for Boston Educators of the Year
March 19, 2009
- Carroll Center for the Blind honors Boston teacher Paula Miller Bress
March 18, 2009
- Newcomers Academy aims to improve graduation rates for immigrant students
March 18, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson, other city school leaders meet with Education Secretary Duncan
March 18, 2009
- Tips for a safe summer of fun and learning
March 16, 2009
- BPS launches “Cool to Be in School” to promote attendance and graduation
March 13, 2009
- Edison School students celebrate "Pi Day"
March 12, 2009
- Dearborn Middle School dedicates new computer lab
March 11, 2009
- Hernández and Rogers to become Boston's first "Discovery Schools"
February 27, 2009
- Boston Public Schools to participate in Department of Education Coordinated Program Review
February 20, 2009
- First group of Boston students inducted into national mathematics honor society
February 19, 2009
- Boston Latin Academy school library awarded prestigious federal grant
February 12, 2009
- Boston students give government officials a civics lesson
February 9, 2009
- High school students compete in Boston Debate League City Championship
February 6, 2009
- Boston schools show improvement in four-year high school graduation rate
February 5, 2009
- Superintendent Johnson presents preliminary budget for Boston schools
January 30, 2009
- Shaw's Supermarkets donates $5,000 to promote health and fitness at two East Boston Schools
January 22, 2009
- Students help Lyndon School nurse donate hair to "Locks of Love"
January 14, 2009
- BLA student Moriah Smith introduces Mayor Menino at "State of the City" speech
January 14, 2009
- Mayor Menino and the Cloud Foundation announce "Boston 100K ArtScience Innovation Prize"
January 12, 2009
- Boston schools prepare for Inauguration of President Barack Obama
January 6, 2009
- Twenty-six Boston Public Schools seniors are named Posse Scholars
January 5, 2009
- Mayor Menino Swears in School Committee Member
January 5, 2009
- Rev. Gregory G. Groover, Sr., is elected School Committee Chair