The pilot program allows students to enroll in an extra year of high school to continue taking UMass Boston college courses for free and receive academic support from high school staff.
Education and school buildings comprised a hefty portion of Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2023 State of the City address, and one key piece involves a collaboration between Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Dorchester’s UMass Boston. In her speech, Mayor Wu outlined a pilot program for Fenway High School students to be able to take a “Year 13” after graduation to work towards a college
Mayor Michelle delivered her first "State of the City" speech on Wed., Jan. 25 at the MGM Music Hall. The full text is available below, as prepared for delivery. Good evening, Boston! Tonight we’re at the beautiful new MGM Music Hall, and I want to thank the Red Sox and Fenway Music Company for hosting us, and for your commitment to our city. I’m grateful to be joined by