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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.

Boston Stands Up for Wisconsin Teachers’ Rights

Getting the message out in front of the Fox News office.

Citizens for Public Schools joined the throngs at the Massachusetts State House Tuesday in support of Wisconsin teachers and all workers whose right to bargain collectively is under attack.

Just for the record, though some news reports made it sound like the

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High-Stakes Testing’s Unintended Consequences

Northeastern University Professor Louis Kruger continues to screen his MCAS documentary, “Children Left Behind,” and speak to community groups about the film’s message. A recent article in the Sharon Patch featured an interview with Kruger, a member of the CPS board of directors:

Kruger says high-stakes tests such as the MCAS have “unintended consequences” for

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Author Diane Ravitch to Speak Dec. 1 at BC Law School

Diane Ravitch

Citizens for Public Schools is proud to welcome Diane Ravitch, author of the heralded book The Death and Life of the Great American School System, to the Boston area on Wednesday, December 1, to share her trenchant analysis of how our political leaders are pushing an education reform agenda that is

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A Ray of Hope: On Tipping Points and Pushing Back

Anthony Cody taught science in Oakland, CA, for 18 years and now blogs regularly on teaching and education in Education Week. I wanted to share his Aug. 15 post, “This is How a Tipping Point Feels,” for its note of optimism and thoughtful analysis of the opportunities we face as we try to push the

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Thanks for a successful conference!

The Citizens for Public Schools Annual Fall Issues Conference exceeded our high expectations for the quality of the speakers, attendees and ideas generated for change. Thanks to all whose hard work and great ideas made it such a success.

Stay tuned for a special Fall Issues Conference edition of the Backpack, coming soon to an

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