We are committed to creating replicable models for instruction, and to refining our work based on student outcomes.

• President Obama highlighted Boston Teacher Residency as a model for recruitment and preparation of high quality teachers
• In 2009, the federal Teacher Quality Partnership grant program was developed to replicate our residency model nationally.

Boston Teacher Residency

“BTR prepares you for so much more than teaching. I learned what it meant to be part of a community of people working together, and it was so beautiful. I learned how to talk to children. I learned about biases and my own limitations. I learned about how to contribute to society, how to be a better human. I learned about humanity. Everyone should have a BTR-like program. It broadens your sense of self and the world we live in.”

-BTR Grad, cohort 2

 

• Half of BTR grads are teachers of color, and 75% of all grads still teach in BPS.
• BTR grads are four times more likely than MA teachers to be rated “Exemplary” in their 4th year of teaching.

Dudley Street School

When we opened the school in 2012, just 29% of students were reading on grade level. At the end of the 2019-2020 school year, 52 of students were reading on or above grade level, and 68% of students made one year or more growth in reading.

Dearborn STEM Academy

After the school’s first year with BPE as operator, Dearborn, a state-designated turnaround school, grew from the 16th to the 24th percentile in student performance relative to other Massachusetts schools. 

 

Madison, Wisconsin
November 4, 2009

i3 Evaluation Report

The annual Principal Partners event brings school leaders and corporate leaders together.

Monday, March 30, 2020

Hosted by Bank of America, the Boston Public Schools and BPE, the event generates support for the city’s schools. On the day of the event, leaders from the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors partner with BPS principals as they lead their schools through the activities of a regular school day.  Participants convene at noon for lunch at Bank of America to share their experiences and join the conversation about the critical role education plays in the quality of our society and in the future of our economy.

Each year, participants get a firsthand look at the complex work of Boston’s school leaders, the school improvement investments the district has made, and the challenges that remain.

Since the first event in 2003, more than 600 leaders have participated.

Principal Partners is an invitation-only event.

What Participants Say

“These principals are every bit as talented as the best CEOs in our country, and we need to empower them in the same way.”  

Sandyha Douglas, Wellington Management

“This is one of my favorite days of the year. It is always so insightful. It grounds you in the challenges our schools face on a daily basis. It gives you a renewed appreciation for our teachers, and it’s great to establish new friends and relationships.”

Paul D’Arcangelo, Regional Vice President, Comcast

“A truly amazing and inspiring experience. I have an even greater respect and admiration for the people committed to delivering a quality education to all students in Boston.”

Pam Hamlin, President, Arnold Worldwide

“I have been passing this school for years and assumed … it was a failing school. The inside in no way reflects the outside. It is a wonderful school — led by a star principal.”

Karen Daniels, Executive Director, Step-Up