education equity

Build BPS, released in 2017, was supposed to be Mayor Walsh’s investment in new schools, repair of aging facilities, and creation of 21st century classrooms. But many schools lack basic facilities and staff, including libraries, social workers and family liaisons.

Boston Public Schools officials announced on July 2 the selection of a new standardized test for admission to its three exam schools, just two days after the BPS-appointed Opportunity and Achievement Gap Task Force voted unanimously for a moratorium on exam school testing during the COVID pandemic.