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Hub homeschooling on the rise, BPS apologizes for ‘unapproved’ letter

BOSTON — The number of Hub parents opting to homeschool their children has steadily grown since 2010, according to figures released Wednesday by the district, weeks after a tersely-worded letter from the Department of Educational Options claiming year-end standardized testing would be mandatory angered families. The statistics show that since the

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Boston homeschooling parents fumed over ‘unprofessional, intimidating’ letter

BOSTON — Superintendent of Schools Tommy Chang said Monday night via social media he will "address" what one city homeschooling parent described as an "unprofessional" and "threatening" letter regarding testing requirements. Chang issued an unsolicited response after being tagged in a Twitter post by a

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Duo that sparked Boston Latin race probe decline district internships

BOSTON — The two Boston Latin School students whose viral videos alleging racial hostility at the prestigious exam school ultimately led to the resignation of two top-level administrators declined offers to spend the summer interning at district's Office of Equity. Richard Weir, communications director for Boston Public Schools, confirmed