"We need to break the stalemate," said the union president.
Schools throughout the Commonwealth are jumping on the digital education revolution.
The West Zone's family resource center in Roslindale is open to help now. Remember to bring a photo ID if you're a parent/guardian or student older than 18.
Key dates for the upcoming school year across all Boston Public Schools.
A proposal by Superintendent Johnson would tack two hours onto the school day at some Boston Public Schools. Do you think its a good idea?
If passed, the bill would change a state law that forbids segregation by gender in public schools.
Boston has the fifth-lowest percentage in the region of high school graduates attending college, according to the latest figures available from the state.
As BPS looks to update its recycling policy, each Boston Public School will have single stream recycling.
Chantelle Jones, Kassandra Rivera-DeJesus and Gena White were all honored by the mayor and superintendent with a luncheon Tuesday.
It's the oldest public school in the country, tracing its roots back to 1821. But it never had a female headmaster.
The Margarita Muñiz Academy, a high school, is scheduled to move into the old Agassiz School space come fall. But it might have only a year there.
Four JP students achieved the honor for the third quarter of the school year.
Schools that are adding classrooms in response to increased demand include Mission Hill Elementary, which is set to open in the old Agassiz building in fall 2012.
The Boston Teacher's Union has gone 21 months without a contract with the city, and neither side, including Mayor Menino, is happy about it.
The second in our series of "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contests. Vote in the poll, defend your choice in the comments, and come back Friday at noon to find out the winner.
Most schools, including the Boston Public Schools, had vacation this past week. But more than 1,500 BPS students got extra class time instead of time off. The program took place at the Mendell in JP, plus 14 other schools.
New 'Discover BPS' website helps families learn about school options and register for the 2012-2013 school year.
Claudio Martinez of Jamaica Plain has been on the committee since 2008. The mayor appointed charter school founder Meg Campbell of Dorchester as a new committee member.
Boston is home is one of 24 national finalists in Patch's Deck the House contest. Vote now, vote often and let's bring home $100,000 for Boston Public Schools!
Patch's "Deck The House" contest is giving away serious dough to the winner's public school district, and Boston teachers already have ways they could spend the money.
Can debate teach teenagers to research complex topics, think fast on their feet, and be courteous to opponents?
Muñiz, for whom a new bilingual high school is being named, died of cancer. City officials are remembering the "spirited passion" she brought to her work.
The shuttered Agassiz School will be home to Mission Hill K-8, a well-regarded pilot school.
The retailer paid for renovations to the Heath Street school's library, which now includes 2,000 books. The company also underwrote installation of a school-based food pantry.
Boston Public School buses have been been delivering students to schools around the city late since September. Have you been affected?
A proposal by Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson would move the Mission Hill School from the building it shares with New Mission High. The school would add kindergarten classes.
Walpole site offers both seclusion and integration for students who need to heal at The Home for Little Wanderers.
We'll post more photos and hear from English's Coach Boswell later.
Most Boston Public Schools opened Thursday, including the Manning School in JP. A slate of dignitaries were on hand to greet the students.
A quick video roundup of regional news, focusing today on schools reopening.