The resegregation of Boston Public Schools is analyzed in the Sunday Boston Globe’s cover story. Highlighted is the return to neighborhood schooling, and the subsequent majority-white student population at the North End’s Eliot K-8 School. The majority-white schools are emerging in the same neighborhoods that had them prior to court-ordered desegregation. At the Perry K-8 in South Read More…
Boston City Council’s Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation held a hearing Monday morning over several surplus parcels and transferring the custody, control and management of them over to the Property Facilities Commission including 48 and 50 Tileston Street. Tileston Street was acquired by the city as part of the 2012 North Bennet Street School / Read More…
As our school year comes to a close, we want to reflect back and highlight our favorite celebrations and thank our collaborative community for their support in celebrating our students success. In the last weeks of school the Eliot had its 11th annual Field Day. This is a student and staff favorite, as we have Read More…
On Friday June 8th, the Eliot School community gathered together at City Winery for our annual Gala. Each year this event highlights the successes from the school year, and celebrates all of the hard work and dedication that has been instrumental in shaping the culture and climate of the Eliot School. Families and friends mingled Read More…
The Eliot School Kindergarten class recently took a field trip to Bova’s Bakery on the corner of Prince and Salem Streets. The students were given a tour of the bakery, got to play with bread dough and each went home with a goodie bag. They had a great time and even made a Thank You Read More…
Eliot School Asst. Principal Lydia Torres is retiring after 40 years with Boston Public Schools. Students, faculty and staff recognized Ms. Torres as part of their End of Year Celebration Assembly at Faneuil Hall to wish her the very best in retirement. Principal Traci Walker Griffith said, “Lydia has inspired, encouraged and motivated so many Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, June 26 and here’s everything you need to know for today… 7:00PM ZLC Committee Meeting. This month’s zoning, licensing & construction committee meeting will feature the Cross Street Development, see additional details here. Notable News: Boston’s median home value is $585,100. Here’s what it gets you in Read More…
The Eliot Innovation School celebrated its 8th graders at a promotion ceremony held at Old North Church last week. Eliot Principal Traci Griffith said, “We are proud of who our grade 8 students are today and who they will become tomorrow!” The keynote speaker was Mr. Michael O’Neill, School Committee Member. City Councilor Lydia Edwards also Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, June 18 and if you’re doing some research on the value of your home, or are even considering a potential move to the neighborhood, check out NeighborhoodX’s average asking price per square foot for the North End. Here’s everything else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, June 13 and we are in for a kick of warm weather. It was perfect weather last night for fireworks over Boston Harbor put on by Eastern Bank to celebrate their 200th Anniversary. Fireworks Over Boston Harbor: Fireworks over Boston Harbor celebrating Eastern Bank’s 200th Anniversary #fireworks Read More…
The Eliot K-8 Innovation School in Boston’s North End brought its 8th graders together with community professionals for its annual Portfolio Reading Program. As they prepare for high school, the 8th graders shared their Eliot journey, showing who they are across multiple disciplines. All of the students were eager to tell their stories about their past, Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, June 8 and if you’re looking for some great old school restaurants – check Galleria Umberto who was recently featured on Phantom Gourmet’s list of 8 great old school restaurants. Here’s what else you need to know for the weekend… 8:45 AM Eliot School Spring Music Concert. Read More…