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Featured Research
$559M Infusion for Boston’s Recovery
New Growth is Key to Boston’s Fiscal Health
Potential Fossil Fuels Ban on New Development
School Governance in Boston: the Appointed School Committee
♦ History of the Boston School Committee Structure
♦ So What Is The Question Any Way? The School Committee Ballot Question
♦ Question 2 – A Choice That Will Impact Boston’s Finances
♦ A Thoughtful Process To Appoint School Committee Members
♦ Why The Change To The Appointed School Committee?
♦ How Can Voters Best Affect Educational Improvement?