Cambridge education Archives - Cambridge

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

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.

EDUCATION

Cambridge Friends School now plans to close Tuesday, a year ahead of schedule

by Felix Shackelford June 29, 2026

The Cambridge Friends School expected to run for another year but closes this week after 65 years. Many questions remain unanswered.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 15-22: Deciding businesses for Cambridge Street and North Mass. Ave.

by Marc Levy June 14, 2026

Take part in meetings on “active uses” along traffic corridors, surveys about school cultures and housing proposed for East Cambridge.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 8-15: Two zoning laws that speed home construction are targeted for changes

by Marc Levy June 7, 2026

Take part in meetings on calls to alter residential zoning and how to explain school incidents to families, and a roundtable about boosting business start-ups.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 31-June 8: New homes, stopping the sewage and a gun buyback

by Marc Levy May 31, 2026

Take part in meetings on changes that can reshape Cambridge Street, 92 homes for Rindge Avenue and ending sewage outflow into public waters.

EDUCATION

Six positions are filled in a round of hirings by Cambridge school district, including at CRLS and Fletcher Maynard

by Marc Levy May 28, 2026

Several hires were announced by Cambridge Public Schools, including making Allan Gately Gehant principal of CRLS, where he has been interim principal.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 18-25: We’re buying land in Lincoln and learning more about Memorial Drive attack

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a land buy to protect city water, a hotel expansion with a coffee and cocktail lounge and filling school district roles.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 11-18: Putting mayoral elections in voters’ hands and senior parking permits

by Marc Levy May 10, 2026

Take part in meetings on direct election of mayors, a project near Porter Square to add 71 homes and setting the city’s next annual budget.