Boston Public Schools Start Year Without Teacher Contract
Boston Public Schools teachers are beginning the school year without a contract amid ongoing negotiations, while the district introduces a new bus-tracking app and addresses safety concerns following a recent school shooting in Georgia.
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Highlights
- Boston Public Schools (BPS) teachers are starting the school year without a contract as negotiations continue.
- BPS has implemented a new bus-tracking app called Zum, which has been adopted by over 6,000 families and 700 bus drivers.
- BPS aims to reduce absenteeism, having achieved a 10% reduction over the last two years.
- The state improvement plan for BPS, initiated in June 2022, aims to address chronic issues such as special education and transportation.
- Concerns about school safety have increased following a recent shooting at a Georgia high school.
Perspectives
- There is significant concern among educators regarding the expired contract and the rising cost of living, with calls for adjustments to support teachers and their families. [29][31]
- Some advocates express skepticism about the effectiveness of the state improvement plan for BPS, citing slow progress in addressing critical issues like special education and transportation. [33][34]