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Claire A. Michal
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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.
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.
In Photos: Students Vibe With Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam
Harvard Yard sprang to life as hundreds of undergraduates flocked to hear pop-punk singer Bryce Vine at Crimson Jam, an annual concert hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.
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.
Napster Sparks Debate About Music Piracy at Harvard
When Napster was founded in May 1999, students across the country jumped at the opportunity to download their favorite music without the hassle of buying a new CD. But for universities, the novel technology posed a new problem: legal threats from the music industry.
Baccarelli and Breyer at HSPH
Andrea A. Baccarelli speaks with former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer at a November 2024 Harvard School of Public Health event.
CPS Announces New School Improvement Plan Goals, Timeline
Cambridge Public Schools leadership presented their new template and timeline for the 2026 School Improvement Plans at Tuesday’s school committee meeting, emphasizing the importance of family feedback and collaboration in the funding allocation process.
CPS To Spend $300k More on Teacher Evaluations as Some Officials, Teachers Call for Changes
CPS teachers, School Committee members, and parents have all called for changes to the district’s teacher evaluation process. Now, as the School Committee voted to increase spending on teacher evaluations by $300,000 in its fiscal year 2026 budget, the district is poised to revamp the process.
People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS
After a November ballot measure eliminated the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System as a state graduation requirement, officials on Beacon Hill are developing new guidelines to define graduation readiness. Cambridge and Somerville residents are working to ensure their voices are heard in the process.
Cambridge School Committee Applications for Superintendent Open on Friday
Cambridge Public Schools will begin accepting applications for the Superintendent position at the end of this week, aiming to start candidate interviews before the end of the school year and confirm their choice before the November committee elections.
