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Health care gaps are part of a clash in student attendance policies, and an abyss persists in science and math test scores

by Felix Shackelford November 5, 2026

Inconsistent attendance policies might have students coming in sick, teens warn, and School Committee see a mix of good and bad in test scores.

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Another step in slow-moving process for a new Winter Hill school: State board moves project to the next design phase

by Marc Levy October 29, 2026

In the schematic design phase, the state and Somerville leaders look at options to replace the Winter Hill school that closed permanently for safety concerns in 2023.

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With a vote it becomes official: The Amigos School is moving to East Cambridge

by Felix Shackelford October 20, 2026

The Amigos School will move to 158 Spring St., the former site of the Kennedy-Longfellow Elementary School, for the 2028-2029 school year.

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Cambridge finds ways to improve its school busing despite a lack of companies competing for the work

by Felix Shackelford October 10, 2026

After a rocky start to the school year, student bus transportation is improving and a Cambridge Public Schools leader is “optimistic” about negotiating even better outcomes.

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Cambridge school district has good news in humanities testing, but there’s still an achievement gap

by Felix Shackelford October 8, 2026

For the first time, all Cambridge schools met of beat the MCAS state average on English-language arts and civics. And an AI math app is renewed for use.

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In exploring ‘Can we meet the moment?’ for immigrants in schools, panelists were only some of the voices

by Felix Shackelford September 30, 2026

A discussion about immigration and education held Sept. 23 had to vie for attention with Cambridge groups linked to the issues.

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Voices of support without votes of support as councillors are confronted with pay for classroom aides

by Marc Levy September 29, 2026

It was separation of powers that was cited by several councillors as cause not to support the order. “We should stay in our own lane,“ E. Denise Simmons said.

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Anxiety about AI puts renewal of math software on a short hold for review

by Felix Shackelford September 20, 2026

Members wondered how math software aligns with district artificial intelligence restrictions, and voted for a “long overdue” review of the Rindge School of Technical Arts.

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Empty campus in East Cambridge could host Amigos School, but might be preschool hub or a merged junior high

by Marc Levy September 16, 2026

The options to the School Committee with a timeline for a public engagement tour and series of meetings to bring a vote no later than Oct. 20.

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Anti-immigrant agents can’t arrest on school grounds, officials emphasize in order

by Felix Shackelford September 9, 2026

Protections for immigrants and undocumented students in Cambridge were strengthened, underlining protections the city has put in place over the past couple of years.