My son was bullied in elementary school last year. For months. His school and our school district let him down. And we are still dealing with the fallout. Over the last 18 months, I have come across many parents who have shared similar stories of harmful peer interactions and the failures of school leadership and […]
Christa Kelleher
Posted inOpinion
All school committee members deserve compensation
MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION Commissioner Jeff Riley’s push to have elementary students back in classrooms, which required school committee action in each district, shows just how important school committees are to public education. Indeed, one of the many lessons of the ongoing pandemic is the vital role that local school committees play as policymaking bodies across the […]
Posted inEducation
Crisis in early education and care demands action
IF THERE WAS ever any doubt that the state’s system of early education and care for very young children was on the brink of crisis with far-reaching consequences, the COVID-19 pandemic has erased it. Congresswoman Katherine Clark, whose bill to invest $50 billion in the sector was passed by the House of Representatives in July, recently said that a […]
Posted inOpinion
Crowded T cars can mean unwanted touching
CROWDED SUBWAY CARS AND PLATFORMS can mean more than disruption for T riders. They have the potential to produce an environment ripe for sexual harassment. With a review panel now established to address derailments and other important safety concerns, it is imperative that the MBTA also renew its commitment to ensuring a safe public transit […]
Posted inOpinion
Shift to women on Boston City Council is astounding
THERE’S BEEN MUCH BUZZ around Boston since last week’s election which resulted in the historic victories of two additional women of color to the Boston City Council. Councilors-elect Lydia Edwards and Kim Janey will join four incumbent women of color councilors in January, marking the first time in the city’s history that nearly half (48 […]
Posted inOpinion, Politics
Do legislative staffers deserve a raise, too?
NOW THAT MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATORS have secured increased compensation for themselves, they should take a hard look at the pay levels of those who work for them. Fair and livable wages should be the norm for all workers whether they are employed by private, nonprofit, or public entities. Those who step up into a public service […]