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And teacher Neema Avashia also responds to Globe's Valedictorian Project: "We have to acknowledge that structural inequality exists, and that education alone will not be enough to surmount the challenges young people face as they navigate college and their early careers."
A High School Diploma, Even For A Valedictorian, Will Never Be Enough
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A high school diploma does not miraculously mitigate the challenges of living in poverty, writes Neema Avashia.Globe Valedictorian's Project brought up important ?s, but Yawu Miller's piece picks up a lot of the slack.
Socioeconomic status a major factor in college completion - The Bay State Banner
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The Globe’s Valedictorians Project provided a poignant reminder of the challenges facing BPS high school graduates in Boston. But the rigor of the school system’s curriculum is only...
What Harneen said! The Commonwealth is now piloting a program to try to address homelessness among community and state college students in MA by providing dorm space. It’s a start.
Thanks Yawu Miller for unpacking more of the complexities in this story.
Thanks to the Banner! This is an important angle!
“In the current system, when one school wins, another experiences a cut that is the first step to school closure. This creates a culture where surviving becomes winning at another school’s expense,” said Ruby Reyes, executive director of the Boston Education Justice Alliance.
New investments, cuts in BPS budget - The Bay State Banner
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Boston Public Schools officials last week announced a $1.39 billion budget and highlighted targeted investments in science instruction, supports for schools facing budget reduction...Advocacy for Quality, Equity, and Transparency Within the Boston Public Schools System
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Facilities, Resources and School Closings
Quality education requires a commitment by the school district to the efficient, sustained, and equitable use of resources.
Privatization of Education
Public education, including its physical facilities, is a public good that should be under community control.
Student Assignment
All students should have equitable access to quality school options through a transparent and accessible system of school assignment.
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