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Boston Public Schools Spends $36K Per Student as Achievement Lags

A former Boston School Committee member argues Boston Public Schools’ $1.7 billion budget is failing to improve student achievement and calls for a district audit and major reforms.

By CommonWealth Beacon
· Updated May 18, 2026 2:00 PM · 4 min read read
Boston Public Schools Spends $36K Per Student as Achievement Lags
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A former Boston School Committee member argues Boston Public Schools’ $1.7 billion budget is failing to improve student achievement and calls for a district audit and major reforms.

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