By Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Dr. Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. Too frequently, educational justice is denied for girls – especially for girls of color. Schools should be the safest place for our children and yet, for many girls of…
Op-ed: Who Makes Christmas?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette As we approach Christmas day let’s take a moment to salute the grand women of Christmas. My wife knocks herself out preparing for events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. She started preparing the Thanksgiving meal two weeks…
Op-ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth at Our Public Libraries
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal pre-kindergarten, providing free community college, helping students experiencing…
Op-ed: Where the Locals Go: ‘20 Districts in 20 Days’
By Mayor Martin Walsh The holiday season is in full swing, and many of us are searching for gifts to give friends and family to show them how much they mean to us. It’s a great time to try and…
Op-Ed: Nation-Leading Education Equity Law Won by Decades of Courageous Organizing
By Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz Last month, I stood in a packed gymnasium at English High School right here in Boston, and watched Governor Baker as he signed a nation-leading education funding equity bill into law. The bill corrects our Commonwealth’s…