Education
Information for choosing a school, finding scholarships and access to the library.
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School Readiness
Countdown to Kindergarten engages families, educators and the community in a citywide effort to enhance early learning opportunities and to support the transition into kindergarten. Thive in 5 is a comprehensive school readiness roadmap that provides Boston children with a solid foundation for suceess in school and in life. Parenting in Action is an informative TV program for families in Boston with children ages 0-5.
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Before & After School Programs
BOSTONavigator is a searchable database of over 1,500 out of school time opportunities and programs for young people in Boston. Browse programs, locate opportunities near you, and rate program quality.
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Public Schools
Serving nearly 56,000 pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 students in 134 schools, the Boston Public Schools are committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming school.
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School Committee
The Boston School Committee is the governing body of the Boston Public Schools responsible for defining the vision and mission of Boston Public Schools; establishing and monitoring the annual operating budget; hiring, managing and evaluating the Superintendent; and setting and reviewing district policies and practices to support student achievement.
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Library: Books, CDs, DVDs and More
The Boston Public Library offers you over 6 million books, 17 thousand magazines, 4,000 free programs, plus maps, music scores, cassettes, CDs, and answers to millions of questions!
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College Scholarships
The City works in partnership with those in higher education and in private industry to make access to college an attainable goal for all Boston students.
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GED Classes
There are many GED and Alternative Ed programs offered throughout the City that offer a variety of specialized features including flexible class times, employment services and individual attention.
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