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Navigating School Choice: A Panel Discussion

Steven Cohen of the Steven Cohen Team of Keller Williams Realty will moderate a panel discussion on the state of the Boston school syste, the challenges every parent faces when choosing schools, and how best to navigate the system.  Hear directly from education experts, civic leaders, and local parents who understand the school system, the impact of the new policy, and other issues concerning Boston Public Schools.

Join us for an interactive discussion and reception at the South End's Ben Franklin Institute of Technology at Berkeley & Tremont.

  • Understand the new Boston Public School Choice &  Assignment Program and how it will impact you and the community.
  • Learn about resources, tools and organizations available to help you find the best option for your child - public, charter or private.
  • Discover what you can do as a parent or community member to get involved and improve the Boston educational system.

Panel Members

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Marc Kenan - Executive Director, MA Charter Public Schools Association
Bill Linehan - Boston City Councilor,

District 2
Lee McGuire - Chief Communications Officer, Boston Public Schools
Mary Tamer – Boston School Committee member, School Choice Advisory Committee member
Ann Walsh - Chief of Staff, Mayoral Candidate John Connolly
Josh Weiss - Hurley School & Boston Latin parent, Expert on New Choice & Assignment Policy

Secure your seat at navigatingschoolchoice.eventbrite.com with a suggested $10 donation.  All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the South End Library. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided by Myers+Chang.

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