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2 students, staff member burned at Boston elementary school

A burn incident occurred at a Dorchester school involving students and staff, with one student seriously injured.

Boston 1st grader left on bus for hours after missing drop-off, mother says

A Boston mother experienced extreme anxiety when her son was left on a school bus for hours, leading to him refusing to ride it again.

2 students, staff member burned at Boston elementary school

A burn incident occurred at a Dorchester school involving students and staff, with one student seriously injured.

Boston 1st grader left on bus for hours after missing drop-off, mother says

A Boston mother experienced extreme anxiety when her son was left on a school bus for hours, leading to him refusing to ride it again.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policy

The Supreme Court declined to review a Boston admissions policy based on zip codes, signaling potential implications for merit-based school admissions processes.

Police called to Boston school over man touching students outside

Boston Public Schools is enhancing security following reports of inappropriate behavior towards students, ensuring a safer campus environment.

DCF involved after Boston teacher allegedly assaulted autistic 4-year-old

A mother alleges her autistic son was assaulted by a teacher, prompting investigations by police and DCF.

'Hamilton' tickets were donated to a Boston school. The principal and assistant principal brought their sons.

Former Boston Public Schools administrators paid fines for misusing 'Hamilton' tickets intended for students.
The incident highlights significant ethical breaches within the school administration.

How 5 readers have been impacted by school bus delays

Boston Public School transportation has faced significant delays this year, impacting student safety and causing stress for families.
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Boston city councilors call on state to investigate late school buses

Boston's school bus on-time arrival rate remains a concern, prompting calls for investigation and solutions from city officials.

Tell us: Have you been impacted by school bus delays?

Boston Public Schools faced significant bus delays this year, with only 34% arriving on time, sparking widespread complaints and concerns.

Boston students have been plagued by late school buses this year. What's behind the delays?

Boston faced severe school bus delays with only 34% on-time arrivals on the first day, prompting officials to seek improvements and investigations.

Boston city councilors call on state to investigate late school buses

Boston's school bus on-time arrival rate remains a concern, prompting calls for investigation and solutions from city officials.

Tell us: Have you been impacted by school bus delays?

Boston Public Schools faced significant bus delays this year, with only 34% arriving on time, sparking widespread complaints and concerns.

Boston students have been plagued by late school buses this year. What's behind the delays?

Boston faced severe school bus delays with only 34% on-time arrivals on the first day, prompting officials to seek improvements and investigations.
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Readers: Were you part of busing in Boston? Tell us your story.

50 years since Boston's school desegregation busing order, the promised integration has failed, leaving the schools as segregated and unequal as before.

Here's what Boston parents need to know about transportation heading into the school year

A new app allows Boston Public Schools parents to track their children's school buses in real-time, enhancing safety and peace of mind.
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Black former school administrator files discrimination suit against Boston Public Schools

James Lambert filed a wrongful termination suit against Boston Public Schools, alleging discrimination and lack of support after facing racist staff and making references to racism in a speech.

Former BPS admin files whistleblower suit against BPS, alleging retaliation

Former educator filed whistleblower suit against Boston Public Schools for inappropriately transferring English learners to regular classes without notification.
Challenges faced by English learners in Boston Public Schools due to improper implementation of English Learner Education programs.

Black former school administrator files discrimination suit against Boston Public Schools

James Lambert filed a wrongful termination suit against Boston Public Schools, alleging discrimination and lack of support after facing racist staff and making references to racism in a speech.

Former BPS admin files whistleblower suit against BPS, alleging retaliation

Former educator filed whistleblower suit against Boston Public Schools for inappropriately transferring English learners to regular classes without notification.
Challenges faced by English learners in Boston Public Schools due to improper implementation of English Learner Education programs.
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BPS unveils $1.5 billion budget with 'historic' investment from the city

Boston Public Schools presented a $1.5 billion budget with an $81 million increase.
$30 million of the funds will be allocated for school-directed investments for students with disabilities and English learners.
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