Cambridge Schools
‘A Conduit For the Public’: Jessica Goetz Promises School Committee Accountability, Transparency
In a densely packed field of eighteen candidates for Cambridge School Committee, Jessica D. Goetz stands out. She is promising to transform the School Committee into the governing body it should be.
City Council Candidates Weigh In Against Trump Settlement at Harvard Dems Forum
Cambridge City Council candidates pushed Harvard to stand up to the Trump administration at a Tuesday night forum hosted by the Harvard College Democrats.
‘My Voice Matters’: Cambridge Public Schools Celebrate $50,000 Sound Equipment Grant
Students at the Maria L. Baldwin Elementary School gathered at their monthly assembly on Friday to celebrate a $50,000 grant awarded to Cambridge Public Schools to install new sound systems in five district schools.
City Council Candidates Contest Multifamily Housing Ordinance in Cambridgeport Election Forum
Several challengers in Cambridge’s upcoming city council election roundly criticized incumbents for passing the landmark Multifamily Housing Ordinance earlier this year at a candidates’ forum Wednesday night, dismissing it as a “one size fits all” approach.
‘Education Based on Income’: Cambridge’s Child Care Puzzle
Cambridge’s universal preschool program was a historic investment in early childhood education. But some families are still falling through cracks in the city’s child care landscape — creating a culture of intense strategization around preschool enrollment.
Jia-Jing Lee Champions Underrepresented Communities in Bid for School Committee
As a Cambridge Public Schools parent, Jia-Jing Lee has advocated for students with special needs, English language learners, and former Kennedy-Longfellow families. Now, she hopes to take that advocacy to the next level by running for the district’s School Committee.
School Committee Candidates Say They Want to Close Achievement Gaps. Arjun Jaikumar Says He Has A Plan.
When Arjun K. Jaikumar left his private practice to work for Massachusetts as a public attorney, he made a commitment to the public good. Now, he is committing to children in Cambridge, running for School Committee with concrete plans to eliminate achievement gaps and improve transparency.
School Committee Urges New Superintendent to Address MCAS Performance Gaps
“These overall gains that we're seeing in a lot of places are exciting, but the continued gaps are extremely distressing,” school committee member David Weinstein said. “That's why we all are so frustrated, because we know that every child should be able to do much better than we are currently supporting every child to do.”
‘Life-Long Educator’: Caitlin Dube Puts Her Name in the Running for School Committee
Caitlin E. Dube ’05 wants educators to have a seat on the Cambridge School Committee. As a challenger with over a decade of teaching experience, she believes she is up to the task.
Cambridge School Committee Votes to Appoint David Murphy as Permanent Superintendent
The Cambridge School Committee voted to appoint interim superintendent David G. Murphy for the permanent role on Monday, putting an end to a search process that lasted more than a year and was marked by controversy.
LaQueen Battle Prioritizes Resource Accessibility in Campaigns for Both City Council and School Committee
LaQueen A. Battle, a newcomer to local elections, is the only candidate to take on a dual race — campaigning for a seat on both Cambridge’s City Council and School Committee with a promise to “make a voice for the community.”
‘Excellence is the Bar’: Harding Promises Reliable Leadership if Reelected
Lifelong Cambridge resident and incumbent candidate Richard Harding Jr. will join seventeen others in the election for the Cambridge School Committee next month after 16 nonconsecutive years in the position.
Despite Overall MCAS Score Growth, Achievement Gaps Widen in CPS
Cambridge students’ scores on the 2024-25 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam improved, but a closer look reveals deep inequities — with the achievement gap across racial and socioeconomic lines widening from last year.
Superindentent Candidate Magaly Sanchez
Superintendent Candidate Magaly Sanchez currently serves as the Chief Family Advancement Officer in Boston, MA.
Cambridge Superintendent Finalists Interviewed by School Committee Ahead of Monday Vote
The Cambridge School Committee publicly interviewed the three superintendent finalists for nearly five hours on Tuesday — the final hurdle in a search rocked by controversy.
Superintendent Candidate David Murphy
Superintendent Candidate David Murphy currently serves as the Interim Superintendent in Cambridge.
Lourenço Garcia School Committee Candidate
Superintendent Candidate Lourenço Garcia Ed.D. currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent in Revere, MA.
CPS School Committee Was Aware of Superintendent Candidate’s Losses in Crypto Scam Since Summer
The Cambridge School Committee knew the details of Lourenço Garcia’s financial mismanagement earlier this summer, according to a district official familiar with the matter. But members declined to publicly take action on the information — or disclose it to Cambridge residents.
New Progressive Organization Pushes School Committee Candidates to Empower Teachers at Forum
The Cambridge Progressive Electoral Collaboration pushed School Committee candidates to commit to increasing teacher involvement in district leadership decisions during their Sunday afternoon forum.
School Committee Candidate Eugenia Schraa Huh ’04 Says CPS Has Focused on Optics, Not Outcomes
When Cambridge School Committee candidate Eugenia B. Schraa Huh ’04 first unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the School Committee in 2023, Cambridge Public Schools was in the throes of a debate over how to bring back Algebra 1 instruction in middle schools.
Superintendent Finalists Take Questions, Commit to Equity in Public Forum
The three finalists in the ongoing Cambridge superintendent search pledged to focus on equity in the school system at a public forum on Thursday, explaining their motivations and plans to improve support for teachers and close achievement gaps.
Running for Second School Committee Term, Elizabeth C.P. Hudson Wants ‘Measurable Progress’
Elizabeth C.P. Hudson has established herself as one of the most vocal — and controversial — members on the Cambridge School Committee, despite only serving one term. Now, she is running again, and is not afraid to go against the grain.
Alborz Bejnood Brings Big Ideas to Second School Committee Run
Alborz Bejnood, a young biotechnology researcher, is running in his second attempt to get on the Cambridge School Committee. But this time around, he is competing in an even more crowded group of candidates, as 18 individuals vie for six School Committee seats.
Cambridge Education Association Endorses Six Challengers — And No Incumbents
Six challengers seeking seats on the Cambridge School Committee received endorsements from the Cambridge Education Association on Wednesday — the latest indication that the union is fed up with the current district leadership.
Cambridge School Committee Allows Student Reps Non-Binding Vote
The Cambridge School Committee granted the two student representatives on the school committee a non-binding vote on any business that comes before the committee during Tuesday night’s meeting.