Some object as schools turn to focus groups
The Boston public schools will hold 14 focus groups across the city today and tomorrow to gather advice on school closings, program expansions, and other pressing issues, with participation by invitation only.
The 14 private meetings are sparking criticism from some community organizations and parents that they are being left out of the process, which will attempt, among other things, to address the declining school enrollment that has left thousands of seats empty and the tight city
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Focus groups will discuss Boston schools, but some object
The Boston public schools will hold 14 focus groups across the city today and tomorrow to gather advice on school closings, program expansions, and other pressing issues, with participation by invitation only. (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
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BU effort offers a summer of science
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Nearly six months after the suicide of South Hadley student Phoebe Prince, the town is moving to overhaul its antibullying policy. (By Sydney Lupkin, Globe Correspondent)
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