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Read CPS Statement on Boston District-Charter Compact

CPS raises critical questions about the Gates Foundation-backed compact between Boston district and charter schools. Read it here.

Listen to CPS’s Marilyn Segal on the Radio

If you missed CPS Executive Director Marilyn Segal's excellent appearance on the radio show Brunch with Brad, Sunday, Sept. 18, you can still listen to it via the The Brad Bannon Show's web page, here.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote, preserve and protect public schools and public education. CPS opposes any political or social initiative that seeks to infringe on or endanger such a vital resource as our public schools. Our goals:

  • Keep public resources for public schools under public control in innovative, inclusive, democratically accountable schools.
  • Increase funding to ensure high quality public schools for all children.
  • Ensure equal access and educational opportunities for every child.
  • Guarantee every student a well-rounded public education that meets the needs of the whole child.
  • Implement multiple forms of assessment to evaluate and improve student learning and the quality of schools.