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- Superintendent Johnson honors Boston schools, principals at annual Leadership Conference
July 23, 2010
More than 140 principals and headmasters gathered this summer for the 2010 Boston Public Schools Leadership Conference, along with teacher leaders, district administrators and other educators. The two-day conference at Simmons College culminated with the presentation of awards to schools and principals.
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- Superintendent: Common Core will strengthen education and keep our students at the top
July 21, 2010
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson applauds today's unanimous vote by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt the Common Core education model. "The decision to adopt Common Core ensures that Massachusetts will remain a leader in education for years to come," she said. "By adopting Common Core and strengthening it with improvements at the local level, we can ensure that children in Massachusetts continue to outperform the rest of the country and the world."
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- Two Boston schools designated International Baccalaureate world schools
July 2, 2010
Two Boston schools have been designated International Baccalaureate (IB) world schools. Muriel S. Snowden International School at Copley and the Josiah Quincy Upper School located in Chinatown will serve as IB sites starting immediately. The world-renowned non-profit organization is known for high standards and pedagogical leadership. There are now only 13 IB programs in Massachusetts.
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- Boston School Committee Member Recognized by Basketball Hall of Fame
June 30, 2010
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined School Committee Chairperson Rev. Dr. Gregory G. Groover, Sr. and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson in congratulating long-serving school committee member Alfreda Harris on being honored by the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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- End-of-year message from the Superintendent
June 29, 2010
As our students head home for a well-deserved summer break, I want to publicly commend our school teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, headmasters and other support staff for some truly remarkable accomplishments. Many other districts across the country are using the ongoing budget crisis to make excuses, but we are making history. Our classrooms are stronger than ever and our students are exceeding past performance.
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