John Hilliard

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Boston schools wasted $900K by skirting contract rules, Inspector General finds

By: John Hilliard

Boston Public Schools wasted nearly $900,000 in taxpayer money over six years by failing to follow proper contracting and payment practices, the state inspector general alleged in a report Wednesday.

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Erika Uyterhoeven declares victory in Somerville-anchored state Senate race

By: John Hilliard

State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven was on track to win the Democratic nomination for in a district including Somerville and surrounding communities, unofficial results from the Associated Press show.

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Boston returns to school with a ‘very strong academic agenda,' superintendent says

By: John Hilliard, Marcela Rodrigues

From Hyde Park to Charlestown, Boston Public Schools opened its doors Tuesday to tens of thousands of children across the city, marking the end of

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Wu asks private companies for help in finding school year jobs for students

By: John Hilliard

The city plans to roll out a new website listing available jobs on Sept. 30 Mayor Michelle Wu has an ask of Boston's private employers: Hire our young people.

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Dwindling attention spans mean fewer kids want to read books. But teachers say there may still be hope.

By: John Hilliard

What's happening in schools mirrors national trends in reading.

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MCAS results reveal ongoing decline in Massachusetts student achievement

By: Christopher Huffaker, John Hilliard

Massachusetts student achievement has continued to decline on state tests, with Grade 10 English scores posting a particularly steep slide, according to MCAS results released Monday.

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In its 60th year, Metco is a success, Boston families say — but remains frozen in time

By: John Hilliard

Launched in 1966, Metco hasn't expanded in decades, despite longstanding inequities between schools in Boston and its wealthier suburbs

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Research Bureau: Boston's non-exam high schools suffer from dwindling enrollment, poor student outcomes

By: John Hilliard

Boston's competitive exam schools, led by Boston Latin School, command much attention. But the vast majority of public school students attend one of the city's 31 other high schools.

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A new campaign on the T criticized BPS. Then the ads were pulled down.

By: John Hilliard

The MBTA removed the ads because they violated policy Thursday, but an organizer said the T approved their placement weeks ago

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Boston is embracing AI in its public schools, unlike NYC and LA

By: John Hilliard

The fast-moving technology has some educators, parents, and students worried, even as others argue there's room for experimentation