Cambridge Schools
School Committee Candidate Eugenia Schraa Huh ’04 Says CPS Has Focused on Optics, Not Outcomes
When Cambridge School Committee candidate Eugenia B. Schraa Huh ’04 first unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the School Committee in 2023, Cambridge Public Schools was in the throes of a debate over how to bring back Algebra 1 instruction in middle schools.
Superintendent Finalists Take Questions, Commit to Equity in Public Forum
The three finalists in the ongoing Cambridge superintendent search pledged to focus on equity in the school system at a public forum on Thursday, explaining their motivations and plans to improve support for teachers and close achievement gaps.
Running for Second School Committee Term, Elizabeth C.P. Hudson Wants ‘Measurable Progress’
Elizabeth C.P. Hudson has established herself as one of the most vocal — and controversial — members on the Cambridge School Committee, despite only serving one term. Now, she is running again, and is not afraid to go against the grain.
Alborz Bejnood Brings Big Ideas to Second School Committee Run
Alborz Bejnood, a young biotechnology researcher, is running in his second attempt to get on the Cambridge School Committee. But this time around, he is competing in an even more crowded group of candidates, as 18 individuals vie for six School Committee seats.
Cambridge School Committee Allows Student Reps Non-Binding Vote
The Cambridge School Committee granted the two student representatives on the school committee a non-binding vote on any business that comes before the committee during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Cambridge Education Association Endorses Six Challengers — And No Incumbents
Six challengers seeking seats on the Cambridge School Committee received endorsements from the Cambridge Education Association on Wednesday — the latest indication that the union is fed up with the current district leadership.
School Committee Hopefuls Talk Algebra 1 at Candidate Forum
Cambridge School Committee candidates all agree that the district’s limited Algebra 1 offerings are a problem. They just disagree on how to fix it.
CPS Took Away Her School. Now, Anne Coburn Wants a Seat on the School Committee.
After her daughter’s school was closed, Anne M. Coburn became a constant presence at Cambridge School Committee meetings. Now, she wants a seat at the table.
School Committee Incumbents Challenged Over Superintendent Search, K-Lo at CEA Forum
Cambridge School Committee incumbents were forced to defend their records at the first School Committee forum of the election season, revealing widespread discontent after a consequential term full of contentious decisions.
Election Commission Upholds Caroline Hunter’s School Committee Candidacy, Rejecting Residency Challenge
The City of Cambridge Election Commission voted unanimously to reject a residency challenge against School Committee incumbent Caroline M. L. Hunter, allowing her to remain on the ballot this November.
Harvard Study Finds Gender Gap in Math Achievement Starts in Early Schooling
Gender disparities in math proficiency emerge only after children start school, according to a new study coauthored by Harvard Professor of Psychology Elizabeth S. Spelke ’71 and published in the science journal Nature in June.
In Historic School Committee Election, Cambridge Parents Want In
Cambridge is gearing up for November’s School Committee elections, which will close out a two-year term marked by significant — and often contentious — decisions. Now, parents want a seat at the table.
‘Addicted to Spending’: CCC Endorsed Candidates Talk Fiscal Responsibility at Forum
Eleven Cambridge City Council and School Committee candidates appeared at a Cambridge Citizens Coalition forum on Sunday night, unilaterally criticizing what they deemed as ineffective spending.
Four Years and $321 Million Later, CPS Opens Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper School Complex
Cambridge Public Schools opened their new Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex on Tuesday, following almost four years of construction and a $321 million investment from the City.
Parents Slam Superintendent Search Process at School Committee Meeting
Nine caregivers, members of the public, and teachers urged district leaders to halt the Cambridge superintendent search during Tuesday’s School Committee meeting, following months of controversy around the process.
