Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is making Boston Public Schools (BPS) her priority during her second term in the mayor’s seat.
“Every term should be the education term,” Wu told the Boston Globe. Wu aims to restore “confidence” in families and make BPS the “first choice” for residents.
Wu, however, faces an uphill battle to turn around a school district that has been experiencing enrollment and student test-score declines. According to the Globe, data show persistent achievement gaps, with MCAS scores below state averages, particularly for Black and Hispanic/Latino students, English learners, and students with disabilities, despite funding and some operational gains…