Staff, Parents Ask for Clarity as CPS Transitions K-Lo Students to New Schools

While Cambridge Public Schools works to transition students from the Kennedy-Longfellow School, following a December vote to close the school, parents and staff are saying they need more agency and clarity over what happens next.

As Mass. Legislators Work to Ban Phones in Schools, CPS Students See Ups and Downs

As a bill prohibiting the use of cell phones in public schools is making its way through the Massachusetts state legislature, students at Cambridge Public Schools — where a similar policy was adopted last fall — raised concerns about the phone restrictions.

CPS Says Students Will Be 'Unaffected' by Trump Funding Cut for K-12 Schools

As the Trump Administration threatens to cut federal funding for school districts across the country, Cambridge Public School leaders assured parents that the district will maintain business as usual.

E. Denise Simmons at 2/4 School Committee

Belgium Prime Minister at IOP Forum

Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo speaks at a IOP Forum.

Addressing Fears of ICE Raids, CPS Commits to Prioritizing Student Safety

As Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers are conducting raids for undocumented immigrants across the country, officials on Beacon Hill and at Cambridge Public School are assuring families that they will defend students.

School Committee Requires Firms to Demonstrate a History of Diversity for Superintendent Search

The Cambridge School Committee will prioritize hiring a firm with experience selecting candidates who mirror the racial and socioeconomic diversity of their districts as they search for the next CPS superintendent.

After Kennedy-Longfellow Closure, Parents Urge Adequate Staffing at Students’ New Schools

At Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting, several Cambridge parents emphasized the need to support displaced K-Lo students by ensuring their new schools have sufficient staffing.

School Committee Reviews Updates on Universal Preschool and Eighth Grade Algebra

Officials from Cambridge Public Schools updated the School Committee on the status of two decades-long projects — Algebra 1 in eighth grade and universal preschool — in a Tuesday meeting.

One Year After Launch, Cambridge Preschool Program Reports 84% Satisfaction Rate

Nearly a year after its launch, the Cambridge Preschool Program boasts a high satisfaction rate among enrolled families — and applications continue to increase.