InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Mar 26, 2025The controversy over phones in school: BSAC responds to Patricia KinsellaThey say the needs of BPS students are very different from those of Pioneer ValleyA response icon1A response icon1
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Mar 10, 2025Western Mass superintendent, a former BPS parent, says schools should be phone freeResponding to BSAC, Patricia Kinsella says Yondr pouches are working well in her districtA response icon1A response icon1
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Mar 3, 2025Lock your phone in a pouch at school? BSAC says No!The Boston Student Advisory Council is leading a movement to abolish the BPS Yondr Pouch policyA response icon1A response icon1
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Jun 30, 2022BSAC representative Xyra Mercer on the next superintendentNo vote, but strong opinions about the kind of leader BPS students need
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Jun 13, 2022BPS students: Receivership will hurt our educationTown hall speakers say the state’s narrow focus on MCAS would leave them less well prepared for lifeA response icon1A response icon1
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Jan 17, 2022The protest heard round the worldBoston students caught the attention of many. Is Governor Baker listening?
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·May 10, 2021Students’ top demand at forum: More teachers of colorBTU asks students what they want to see in this year’s bargaining push
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Apr 19, 2021BSAC demands: Sazama must resign, students must control BSACLeaders say the council can be a strong voice for students, but only if basic changes are made
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Mar 12, 2021The loud rumblings that preceded the BSAC eruptionAt a February retreat, students expressed their anger at BPS officials who claim to value student voice, but don’t actually want to listen
InBoston Parents Schoolyard NewsbySchoolyard News·Feb 10, 2021Students ramp up the pressure for a vote on the School CommitteeWith Walsh headed for Washington, will it finally happen?