Cambridge education Archives - Cambridge

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.

EDUCATION

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.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Sept. 14-21: A half-million dollars to make up for federal cuts to food aid (corrected)

by Marc Levy September 13, 2026

Take part in meetings on handling growing hunger, the Healthpeak neighborhood project and changes to the city's multifamily zoning ordinance.

EDUCATION

Smart glasses and other wearables are banned from Cambridge Public Schools before a problem emerges

by Felix Shackelford September 4, 2026

School Committee members move to avoid the “pervert glasses” problem and the technology's use for cheating, and to keep discipline under administrators’ discretion.

EDUCATION

Divisive principal told staff she is in her last year at Graham & Parks

by Felix Shackelford September 3, 2026

Graham & Parks principal Kathleen Smith told staff at a June meeting that this will be her final year, said staff who attended. There have been no updates since.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Aug. 31-Sept. 7: The future of tech in schools and the K-Lo campus

by Marc Levy August 30, 2026

Take part in meetings on Setting preservation grants, school policies around the Protect Act, smart glasses and K-Lo, and restaurant rules and regulations.

EDUCATION

Eighth grade algebra, holding back third graders and a new MCAS test are committee’s summertime heat

by Felix Shackelford August 14, 2026

Issues of academic rigor and student success including literacy, algebra and high school graduation requirements dominated a School Committee summer meeting.

NEWS

Larry Aaronson, progressive educator at CRLS, is reported dead at 86

by Marc Levy August 1, 2026

Larry Aaronson, an educator retired from the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, died peacefully in his sleep at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, according to friends.

NEWS

Plea to the Banneker school keeps field access for now, giving dog owners a chance to keep it clean

by Marc Levy July 1, 2026

Dog owners can save their pets’ off-leash time at the former Matignon school field, and other residents who feared losing their lawn have good news too.

OPINION

Green space is at risk in Camberville

by Cambridge Somerville Independent July 1, 2026

A wonderful section of green space at the former Matignon high school has been enjoyed by the surrounding community for more than 50 years.