0 Boston Strong

A day so bright, sun high, skies clear Love, laughter, family, friends gathering Running for charity - the focus of the day Celebrating the birthplace of America And honoring those who believe in freedom Heartbreak Hill meant halfway through Panic abounds when explosions rock downtown Marring the perfection of the day Acts of cowardice and chaos take over Bringing true heartbreak to the finish line News spreads quickly, rumors faster Numbers pour in of injured and dead, fear taking hold The nation and world feel the shock of this disaster Disbelief, rage and anger take over Horror echoes across the social-media stratosphere As...

0 Boston Public Schools New Assignment Plan

The problem with our education system is not that parents do not have a choice. The problem is that inequities continue to exist. -Patsy Mink We live in the city where public education was created, a city which is considered to be one of the most advanced cities with some of the greatest minds available, and yet, inequities still exist in our public K-12 schools. These inequities harm not only our most vulnerable populations of children, those who are socio-economically challenged and students who may be English Language Learners (ELL) or have a disability (SWD), but all of our students because they all pay the price for these inequities....