Boston Public Schools are making big improvements in school quality. Check these slides, first shown at community meetings in Boston hosted by the External Advisory Committee. Visit www.bostonschoolchoice.org to learn more and get involved.

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3. In 1996, fewer than one in four high school students earned
passing grades on statewide mathematics exams.
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4. In 1996, fewer than one in four high school students earned
passing grades on statewide mathematics exams.
Today, 84 percent
pass on their first attempt.
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6. There were just three K-8 schools in Boston in 1995.
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7. There were just three K-8 schools in Boston in 1995.
Today, we have 28,
located in 13 neighborhoods.
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10. Use our online tool to learn more
about the school choice options:
www.bostonschoolchoice.org
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11. Our Turnaround Schools used to be
chronically low-performing.
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12. Our Turnaround Schools used to be
chronically low-performing.
Today, students in these schools
are beating the district average in
growth. 44% more families are
listing them as a first choice.
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14. Visit our website to learn more, explore the proposals, sign up
for email updates and to let us know what you think!
www.bostonschoolchoice.org
#bostonchoice

15. Our old budgeting system didn’t always
account for the students we actually served.
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16. Our old budgeting system didn’t always
account for the students we actually served.
Today, our weighted student
funding system ensures dollars
follow students wherever they go.
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19. Visit our website to learn more, explore the proposals, sign up
for email updates and to let us know what you think!
www.bostonschoolchoice.org
#bostonchoice

20. In 2007, the BPS graduation rate was 57.9%.
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21. In 2007, the BPS graduation rate was 57.9%.
Today, the graduation rate is
65.9%, the highest level ever.
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23. Achievement gaps are closing.
African American students in these schools saw double digit
gains in proficiency rates on MCAS scores between 2011-2012:
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24. Achievement gaps are closing.
African American students in these schools saw double digit
gains in proficiency rates on MCAS scores between 2011-2012:
Snowden International: up 26% New Mission High: up 15%
Another Course to College: up 25% Trotter Elementary: up 15%
Madison Park: up 25% Dever Elementary: up 14%
UP Academy: up 21% CASH: up 13%
East Boston High School: up 19% Gardner Pilot Academy: up 13%
Kilmer K-8: up 17% Charlestown High: up 12%
Perry K-8: up 16% Brighton High: up 12%
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26. BPS offers summer learning
opportunities to 11,000 students –
twice as many as three years ago.
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28. Use our online tool to learn more
about the school choice options:
www.bostonschoolchoice.org
#bostonchoice

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30. Three years ago, arts and music
were hard to find in our classrooms.
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31. Three years ago, arts and music
were hard to find in our classrooms.
Today, 15,000 more students have
weekly arts and music. Nearly
90% of elementary and middle
schools now have these programs.
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34. Achievement gaps are closing.
Hispanic students in these schools saw double digit gains in
proficiency rates on MCAS scores between 2011-2012:
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35. Achievement gaps are closing.
Hispanic students in these schools saw double digit gains in
proficiency rates on MCAS scores between 2011-2012:
Henderson Elementary: up 44% Kennedy Health Careers: up 19%
Another Course to College: up 27% UP Academy: up 17%
Tynan Elementary: up 22% Manning Elementary: up 17%
Trotter Elementary: up 22% Burke High: up 15%
Clap Innovation: up 21% New Mission High: up 11%
Adams Elementary: up 21% Madison Park: up 10%
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37. 30 percent more students take AP
exams today than three years ago.
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38. 30 percent more students take AP
exams today than three years ago.
Black and Latino students are
seeing the greatest growth in
performance on these exams.
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41. Five years ago, English Language Learners
did not have enough quality options.
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42. Five years ago, English Language Learners
did not have enough quality options.
Today, we have trained nearly
3,000 teachers. The ELL
graduation rate jumped nearly 8
points just this year.
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45. Five years ago, students who dropped out of school
had few options.
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46. Five years ago, students who dropped out of school
had few options.
Our new Re-Engagement Center
has helped 1,000 former students
earn their high school diplomas.
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48. In the past, students with disabilities faced many transitions and
did not have many inclusive options.
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49. In the past, students with disabilities faced many transitions and
did not have many inclusive options.
We now have 26 schools in our
Inclusive Schools Network to
better serve students with
disabilities.
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51. The number of Black and Latino
students reaching advanced or
proficient levels on MCAS jumped
10 percent last year.
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53. In 2005, Boston had 700 K1 spaces for four-year-olds.
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54. In 2005, Boston had 700 K1 spaces for four-year-olds.
Today, we offer more than 2,400
K1 seats all across the city. Nearly
9 in 10 elementary schools offer
these early grades.
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