Cambridge Schools
School Committee To Meet in Third Closed-Door Session Amid Silence on Greer’s Future
The Cambridge School Committee is meeting on Tuesday to discuss “contract negotiations with nonunion personnel” in a meeting that is expected to touch on the future of Superintendent Victoria L. Greer.
Superintendent Greer Extends Graham & Parks Principal Contract Despite Teacher Discontent
Cambridge Public Schools Superintendent Victoria L. Greer extended Graham & Parks Elementary School Principal Kathleen M. Smith’s contract for an additional year on March 31.
CPD Officer Placed On Leave After Unintentional Firearm Discharge
A Cambridge police officer was placed on administrative leave following a preliminary investigation into an unintentional firearm discharge at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School early this month.
Cambridge School Committee Asks Superintendent Victoria Greer to Resign
The Cambridge School Committee has asked Superintendent Victoria L. Greer to voluntarily resign at the end of the school year, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Despite Paraprofessional Rallies, Cambridge School Committee Passes New Budget
The Cambridge School Committee voted 6-1 to pass the $268 million Cambridge Public Schools budget for fiscal year 2025 during a Tuesday meeting, over the objection of nearly 30 educators and Cambridge residents who demanded better pay for paraprofessionals.
Superintendent Greer’s Evaluation Again Postponed at Tuesday School Committee Meeting
For the second time in two weeks, Cambridge Public Schools Superintendent Victoria L. Greer’s midpoint evaluation was delayed, a move that comes despite repeated calls for change in district leadership.
CPS Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 2 Minors
Jorge A. Bonilla, a teacher at Cambridge’s immersion K-8 Amigos School, pleaded not guilty to nine charges of sexual assault in Middlesex Superior Court on Monday after being indicted by a grand jury in February.
Cambridge Police Officer Accidentally Discharged Gun in School Bathroom, No Injuries Reported
A member of the Cambridge Police Department accidentally discharged his firearm at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, city officials said.
Campaign to Fire Graham & Parks Principal Causes Rift Among Parents
The campaign to fire Graham & Parks Elementary School Principal Kathleen M. Smith has divided parents at the school ahead of a Sunday deadline for Cambridge Public School leadership to notify Smith about whether her contract will be renewed.
School Committee to Weigh Superintendent Greer’s Future in Closed-Door Meeting
The Cambridge School Committee will discuss whether to renew Superintendent Victoria L. Greer’s contract during a closed-door executive session Tuesday evening, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Cambridge Teachers, Students Call for End to MCAS Graduation Requirement
Cambridge teachers, parents, and students called for an end to requiring high school students to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System during an online forum hosted by local education groups.
Cambridge Residents Demand Increased Pay for Paraprofessionals at School Budget Discussion
Cambridge educators and residents demanded increased pay for paraprofessionals during a public hearing about the proposed $268 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at a Tuesday School Committee meeting.
Parents Demand District Leaders Fire Graham & Parks Principal in Open Letter
An anonymous group of parents at the Graham & Parks Elementary School called on Cambridge Public School Superintendent Victoria L. Greer and the School Committee to fire the school’s embattled principal Kathleen M. Smith in an open letter on Monday.
Parents Criticize Cambridge Superintendent During School Committee Meeting
Though Cambridge Public Schools Superintendent Victoria L. Greer’s widely-anticipated midpoint evaluation was postponed during a Tuesday School Committee meeting, nearly 30 parents took to the podium to demand change from Greer and district leadership.
School Officials Discuss Lackluster CPS Climate Survey Results at Town Hall
Ratings of Cambridge Public Schools’ environment fell below nationwide medians for the 2023-2024 school year, according to survey results first shared with families in late February. CPS Superintendent Victoria L. Greer and other district administrators held a town hall meeting with parents and students Monday to discuss the results.
Superintendent Greer’s Leadership Under Scrutiny Ahead of School Committee Meeting
School Committee members and residents are expected to grill CPS Superintendent Victoria L. Greer about her job performance on Tuesday amid mounting disapproval of her leadership among parents.
Cambridge to Implement New Mandatory Health Class for High Schoolers
Cambridge students beginning with the class of 2028 will be required to take a new “Health II” class in order to graduate, the Cambridge School Committee voted Tuesday.
Harvard Updates Cambridge on Construction and Climate Initiatives in 27th ‘Town Gown’ Report
Harvard discussed its developments in Cambridge and Allston and sustainability efforts during its 27th annual Town Gown report to the Cambridge Planning Board Tuesday evening.
No More Baby Steps: Cambridge Universal Pre-K Launches After 30-Year Effort
After three decades of discussion, Cambridge’s universal preschool program is finally set to debut.
Cambridge Public Schools Closed Tuesday for Snowstorm
Cambridge Public Schools will be closed tomorrow in anticipation of Tuesday’s snow storm, according to Cambridge Public Schools spokesperson Sujata Wycoff.
Graham & Parks Parents Allege Poor Communication From Principal Amid Investigation
Parents of Graham & Parks students said they had deep concerns about a lack of transparency from school administration, including Principal Kathleen M. Smith. In response to the criticism, Cambridge Public Schools engaged a law firm to probe toxicity allegations against Smith.
Rising School Budget Sparks Worries Among Cambridge City Councilors
Rising Cambridge Public Schools budgets sparked worries among some City Councilors and School Committee members during a joint roundtable discussion Monday.
Cambridge Public Schools Engages Law Firm to Probe Toxicity Allegations Against Principal
Cambridge Public Schools engaged a law firm to “conduct a thorough review” into allegations that Graham & Parks Elementary School Principal Kathleen M. Smith fostered a toxic workplace environment at the school, according to a Jan. 5 email from CPS Superintendent Victoria Greer.
Cambridge Public Schools Officials Talk Hiring, Teacher Diversity at School Committee Meeting
As schools prepare to return for a new semester, Cambridge Public Schools officials presented their plans to improve staff recruitment and retention and increase racial diversity among teachers at a Cambridge School Committee meeting Tuesday.
‘Civil and Constructive and Positive’: City Manager Huang Optimistic Ahead of Charter Review Committee Vote
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 says he is satisfied with his collaboration with the Cambridge City Council — a week before a pivotal Charter Review Committee meeting that could decide his future in City Hall.