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Ayaan Ahmad

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In Historic School Committee Election, Cambridge Parents Want In

Cambridge is gearing up for November’s School Committee elections, which will close out a two-year term marked by significant — and often contentious — decisions. Now, parents want a seat at the table.


Parents Slam Superintendent Search Process at School Committee Meeting

Nine caregivers, members of the public, and teachers urged district leaders to halt the Cambridge superintendent search during Tuesday’s School Committee meeting, following months of controversy around the process.


CPS Announces 3 Finalists in Superintendent Search, Including Current Interim Superintendent

Cambridge Public Schools announced three finalists in its search for a permanent superintendent on Monday, including current interim superintendent David G. Murphy and two experienced administrators from other Massachusetts public school districts.


Cambridge Education Association Calls for Halt to Superintendent Search

The union — which represents Cambridge Public Schools teachers, administrators, and staff — expressed outrage over a perceived lack of transparency and remarks made by one candidate who has since been eliminated from the search.


CPS Interim Superintendent David Murphy Receives Positive End-of-Year Evaluation

The Cambridge School Committee delivered a positive end-of-year evaluation of interim superintendent David G. Murphy on Tuesday, rating his overall performance as “proficient with some areas of exemplary progress.”