Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsParents and teachers team up to fight new BPS policy on English learnersThey cite evidence that bilingual education is best for children5 min read·3 days ago----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsStudents rally today for better buildings, cleaner bathrooms, more diverse staffThey say many schools lack essential facilities such as science labs, libraries, gyms2 min read·3 days ago--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsWhy do BPS officials want to put English learners in general education?Possible explanations for a shift that’s contrary to research and even to official policy9 min read·4 days ago--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsBoston study showed children are harmed when schools reduce the use of home languagesLocal researchers looked at the effects of the 2002 statewide ban on most bilingual education. Have current BPS leaders read it?4 min read·May 8, 2024--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsThe conflict over English learners: BPS officials have been reducing the use of home language for…The “strategic plan” for English learners says one thing. Actions say the opposite.5 min read·May 7, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsIs your school a possible target for merger or closure?A new spreadsheet from a community coalition can help parents gauge the risk and push for an open, equitable plan5 min read·May 6, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsWhen the teacher keeps changingChildren miss out when the class has either no leader or a succession of leaders4 min read·Apr 24, 2024--1--1
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsDual enrollment, early college, year 13, free community college… but not for allDespite state law, students with disabilities are left out2 min read·Apr 23, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsSt. Stephen’s parents talk about their meeting with Mary Skipper on bilingual educationMost thought it went well, but there’s more work to do5 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
Schoolyard NewsinBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsTempers flare on Henderson Governing Board as BPS official pauses search for new principalParents and administrators trade accusations, but search could resume soon. “Restorative” meeting scheduled.9 min read·Apr 8, 2024--1--1