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Philando Castile's Mother Wipes Out School Lunch Debt, Continuing Son's Legacy
Valerie Castile's $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school wiped out lunch debts for about 100 students. Her son, a cafeteria worker who often bought lunch for needy kids, was killed by police in 2016. -
Pelosi Calls for Investments in Childcare, Early Education
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appeared in Medford with Mass. Reps. Clark, Pelosi, and Trahan to call for more affordable childcare and access to early childhood education. -
New Boston Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle, Despite Broad Support
Brenda Cassellius will have to bridge the gap between Boston's mayor and the families the district serves. -
New Boston Superintendent Has 'Outstanding Potential,' Former State Education Secretary Says
Paul Reville analyzed the Boston School Committee's choice of Brenda Cassellius as the next superintendent. -
Florida Approves Bill Allowing Classroom Teachers To Be Armed
It will be up to districts whether they want to allow teachers to be armed. Critics of the bill said it could make classrooms more dangerous to students. -
New BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius Says She Plans To Ensure Families 'Feel Heard And Valued'
Cassellius, who served as Minnesota’s commissioner of education for eight years, will succeed Tommy Chang as former BPS Superintendent. -
Brenda Cassellius Tapped For Next Boston Superintendent
The Boston School Committee Wednesday night selected Brenda Cassellius to be the next superintendent of the city’s schools. -
Here Are The Winners Of The NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Students across the U.S. showed us their worlds with podcasts in the first-ever NPR student contest. -
A $50K Change Of Heart: Boston Uses District Money To Fund Superintendent Search Firm
After announcing last fall it would use foundation funds for the search, Boston Public Schools picked up most of the tab. -
Councilor Essaibi George: Each Superintendent Finalist Brings Something 'Unique' And 'Promising To The Table'
The Boston Public School Committee is set to vote on a new superintendent Wednesday.
