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Will Austin

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Boston should return to the neighborhood school

The current school assignment system is expensive, confusing, and ineffective. Mayor Wu has earned the political capital to fix it.

29.11.2025 10

Boston Globe

Will Austin

BPS’s busing woes have become a cruel joke to students, parents, and teachers

Boston’s buses are costly, late, and a perpetual political albatross. Will our leaders try anything different or bold this budget season?

01.02.2025 10

Boston Globe

Will Austin

There is a post-pandemic learning crisis in our schools. MCAS can help fix it.

The MCAS can help fix the learning crisis in our schools.

01.11.2024 2

Boston Globe

Will Austin

Why cellphones don’t belong in Massachusetts classrooms

Even as cellphone bans have become more commonplace, enforcement varies between towns, schools, and even classrooms. If most adults agree on a ban,...

17.09.2024 3

Boston Globe

Will Austin

The case for sending every kid to summer school

Research shows that summer enrichment programs give students a leg up the following year, both academically and socially.

22.08.2024 2

Boston Globe

Will Austin