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Boston Public Schools

The Boston Public Schools (BPS) serves more than 56,000 pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 students in 135 schools. In 2006, BPS was awarded the distinguished Broad Prize for Urban Education as the top performing city school district in the country. We welcome the children of this city into the Boston Public Schools, where effective teaching and learning prepare all of our students to achieve at high levels, and where the entire community works together to focus on children.

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  Boston School Committee Applications Available: Deadline May 20, 2013

  Join the Boston School Committee. Applications are being accepted to fill the seat of John Barros who recently resigned from the committee. Applications are due by May 20, 2013.

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  Mayor Menino Joins President Obama at Boston's Innovative Pilot School TechBoston Academy

  Announced as one of the city's first pilot schools by Mayor Menino in his 2002 Inaugural Address with generous grant funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, TechBoston Academy has become one of the city’s most successful high schools in preparing its students for the future with an education based in cutting-edge technology and has expanded from grades 9 through 12 to offer classes beginning in grade 6.
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  BPS Student Assignment: Improving School Choice & Community Survey

   Join the conversation, listen to the voices and opinions of others, learn what is happening in BPS, and share your ideas about how BPS can ensure quality, offer great choices and strengthen the community. Take our online survey to share your comments on the process; survey available in 8 languages.

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  BPS Acceleration Agenda

  The BPS Acceleration Agenda is a five-year plan to improve the achievement of all BPS students in school and beyond. Adopted by the Boston School Committee in May 2010, the agenda aims to strengthen community support of students to aid in a successful education and life.

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  Countdown to Kindergarten

  Fun social and learning activities and resources that you can share with your child to help him or her get ready to thrive in school.

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Online Resources

• Choose a school
• BPS Employment Opportunities
• Donate to classrooms

Reports & Publications

• Boston Public Schools Points of Pride
• Introducing the Boston Public Schools
• School Committee Meeting Agendas
• BPS at a Glance