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The Boston Public Schools, the birthplace of public education in the US, serves more than 48,000 pre-k through grade-12 students in 121 schools.

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The @BostonSchools takes care of our own, and that means we show up for each other.Longtime BPS school leader Sarita Thomas has battled cancer for years, and her journey highlights a critical gap in the research that shapes cancer care.The @americancancersociety’s VOICES of Black Women study seeks 100K Black women to participate in a long-term study to improve prevention, diagnosis, and health-care outcomes.Watch VOICES of Black Women Ambassadors, Sarita and @massgeneralbrigham Gynecologist Dr. @liza.swedarskymd, explain why it’s important for the BPS community to join the battle.This is more than a message. It’s a movement.Learn more: https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/test/posts-clone/single-newsroom/~board/announcements/post/bps-cancer-survivor-urges-community-to-make-change-join-research-movement by @bostonschools

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🌟 More Great News from @Bostonschools🌟BPS is thrilled to celebrate Mario Umana Academy’s own Thomas Simmons, who has been named a finalist for the 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Award!Watch Mr. Simmons explain how he strives to bring out the best in his students every day. Mr. Simmons, a passionate middle-school English and history/social studies teacher at the Umana — a dual-language school in East Boston — is a lifelong learner who brings out the best in his students every day. Join us in congratulating Mr. Simmons for this remarkable achievement! Thank you for making the @CityofBoston and all of Massachusetts proud!Read more about Mr. Simons’ Teacher of the Year honor: https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/test/posts-clone/single-newsroom/~board/announcements/post/mario-umana-academy-teacher-thomas-simmons-named-massachusetts-teacher-of-the-year-finalist by @bostonschools

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February is National Career & Technical Education (CTE) month and a wonderful opportunity to highlight some of the career and technical-education opportunities @BostonSchools provides:@emkacademyhuskies (EMK) students prepare to work in health-related professions. As part of the deepened partnership with @massgeneralbrigham (MGB), EMK and MGB train students in five pathways: Nursing; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Imaging; Perioperative Services; and Biotechnology.Students benefit from EMK’s rigorous academic program and holistic approach that offers them social and emotional support and intellectual development. They also receive professional-certification opportunities and set up themselves for employment soon after graduation.EMK embodies the BPS village, bringing educators, community leaders, and industry professionals together to provide a high-quality, equitable educational experience for our students. by @bostonschools

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🎉 20,000 followers and growing! 🎉Our huge THANK YOU goes to our students, families, educators, staff, alumni, and supporters for helping @Bostonschools reach 20,000 followers on Instagram!Every like, comment, share, and follow helps us shine a spotlight on the incredible stories, achievements, and opportunities happening across our schools every day.If you're not following us yet, now's the perfect time to join our community. Follow along for our success stories, highlights updates and a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing work happening throughout BPS.Follow us, like our posts, share our stories, and join the conversation. Together, we're celebrating the people and moments that make our BPS community extraordinary: by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. Josiah Quincy Upper School: Joseph V. KasongoA native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph has been a STEM star at Quincy Upper. He founded and captained the school's Robotics Team, which he led to the Rookie All-Star Award at its first competition. His STEM skills have earned him the Keolis Scholarship and the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. He will attend Washington University in St. Louis on a full scholarship with plans to major in systems and electrical engineering. He will be the first person in his family to attend college. Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School: Gabriel PimentelA native of the Dominican Republic, Gabriel has excelled in the classroom, earning a 4.43 GPA in his studies that included honors-level coursework at Madison Park and dual-enrollment classes at Bunker Hill Community College. Madison Park named him Student Vocational of the Year, and he is a member of the National Honor Society. He also is completing an internship at the Boston Inspectional Services Department, where he continues to apply his academic knowledge, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills in a professional setting. He Plans to attend Northeastern University on a full scholarship. He will be the first in her family to attend college.Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. Margarita Muñiz Academy: Alexandra Cornejo AvendanoAlex moved to Boston from her native Peru when she was 2 and went on to spend the entirety of her K-12 education in BPS. Not only is she a stellar student, but she also has been a member of the Margarita Muniz Academy Book Club and two concert bands, while working part-time. She plans to attend UMass Amherst on a full scholarship and study biomedical engineering. She will be the first in her family to attend college.Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special.Mary Lyon High School: Amber NorwichAmber embodies Lyon High's core values of Participation; Respect; Inclusion; Determination; and Empathy. She has channeled her passion for creativity into making art and displaying it in partnership with the Mayor's Office and the Harvard Ed Portal. She has demonstrated her commitment to helping others in her work on Lyon High's Aspen Challenge team and also earned a Seal of Biliteracy in Chinese. She plans to attend UMass Amherst in the fall. Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians:https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. Melvin H. King South End Academy: Josia James DuboseHaving spent the entirety of his K-12 education in BPS, Josia has transformed over the last four years from a quiet student who avoided engagement into a leader of his school community. "Jo" graduates with a love of reading and literature and a legacy of spirited service to the school pantry and main office. He will participate in the NExT program (Navigating Employment and Transition) in the fall. NExT is the BPS's comprehensive postgraduate transition program that provides equitable access to transition services to students, as they continue on the path to self-sufficiency and self-reliance.Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. New Mission High School: Sanie JosephSanie arrived in the United States from her native Haiti in 2023 and has been deeply involved in her church and school communities ever since. She also has been a standout student, taking several Advanced Placement and Early College classes and earning a Seal of Biliteracy in French. She plans to attend Dartmouth College as a Questbridge Scholar and study neuroscience or biology on the pre-med track. She will be the first in her family to attend college and hopes to become a health-care professional.Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. O'Bryant School of Math & Science: Sam FalkeHaving spent his entire academic career in BPS, Sam has shined in the classroom for a long time. He also stands out in his community, pursuing his passion for environmental sustainability and youth opportunity while serving on the Mayor's Youth Council. He plans to attend Boston University and study mechanical engineering in order to follow his dream of managing estuaries and stormwater in coastal cities.Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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@Bostonschools celebrates our 2026 valedictorians!Thirty-three exceptional seniors graduated at the top of their class. We’ll celebrate them each day over the next few weeks, highlighting a little about what makes them so special. Ruth Batson Academy: Yail AcevedoYail has thrived academically, despite undertaking a heavy course-load that included four Advanced Placement courses and six dual-enrollment classes at UMass Boston. A Bloomberg Arts Institute internship he worked last summer has fueled his dreams of becoming an artist -- either on-paper or digitally. But first, he plans to attend Northeastern University on a full scholarship and major in mathematics, his favorite subject.Learn more about our 2026 valedictorians: https://ow.ly/zaBz50Z7HIy by @bostonschools

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