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MIT Faculty Bedazzle Campus Cameras to Protest Expanding Surveillance

On Tuesday, October 6, tenured MIT professors decorated security cameras across campus with rhinestones and googly eyes. They were protesting the addition of more than 500 new cameras and potential AI monitoring.

Oct 9 · Cambridge Day →

Young Architects Workshop for Ages 8–12 at O'Connell Branch

Architect Neha Garg leads a hands-on design workshop today at 3:30 p.m. at the O'Connell Branch. Registration is recommended.

Oct 9 · City of Cambridge →

Toddler Story Time at O'Connell Branch, 11 a.m. Today

The O'Connell Branch holds story time for children ages 2–5 and caregivers from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today. No registration is required.

Oct 9 · City of Cambridge →

School Committee examines gaps in MCAS humanities scores

On October 7, the School Committee reviewed test data showing disparities across racial and socioeconomic lines in humanities scores. Members also discussed differences between schools and instructional strategies.

Oct 8 · Cambridge Day →

School Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee meets online tonight

The subcommittee meets online tonight, October 8, at 5 p.m. Public-comment sign-up closes at noon by phone or 4:30 p.m. online.

Oct 8 · City of Cambridge →

School Committee meets tonight at 6 p.m.

The School Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at 459 Broadway, and the meeting will also be streamed. Online public-comment sign-up closes at 5:30 p.m.

Oct 6 · City of Cambridge →

School Committee Subcommittee Meets Remotely at 5 p.m.

The Communications & Community Relations Subcommittee meets virtually today at 5 p.m. It will be livestreamed on Cambridge Education Access TV, and the notice gives public comment instructions.

Oct 5 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge Schools Closed Oct. 12 for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Cambridge Public Schools reminded families that schools will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Oct 5 · Cambridge Public Schools →

Tue. 10/6: School Committee Regular Meeting

The School Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. in the Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway.

Oct 4 · City of Cambridge →

Adult English Class Placement Session Today on Western Ave.

The Cambridge Community Learning Center, 5 Western Ave., holds an informational session and placement test for adult English classes today, Friday, Oct. 2, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Oct 2 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge Preschool Program applications open today

The Office of Early Childhood opens its centralized online application period Thursday, Oct. 1, for 2027-2028. The program offers free preschool for local 4-year-olds and eligible 3-year-olds.

Oct 1 · City of Cambridge →

Graham & Parks School Council Meets Tonight

The council meets at 5:45 p.m. today at 44 Linnaean St. to conduct regular school community business.

Sep 30 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge Educators Rally for Better Pay; City Council Defers to School Committee

The teachers' union's sticking point is starting pay for paraprofessionals. It hoped to see the FY27 budget amended.

Sep 30 · Cambridge Day →

Central Square Library Offers ESOL Classes Today

Cambridge Public Library's Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., hosts an intermediate ESOL class at 11 AM and a high-beginner class from 1-2:30 PM today; no testing required for the latter.

Sep 29 · City of Cambridge →

O'Neill Branch Hosts Back-to-School Locker-Magnet Workshop Monday

Students in grades six through eight can make locker magnets at the O'Neill Branch Library Monday, September 28, at 3:30 p.m. Snacks are provided; registration is not required.

Sep 28 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge's MCAS scores improve overall, but gaps widen

Cambridge students outperformed the state average, which trended downward; Baldwin, Rindge Avenue Upper School and Amigos led the district.

Sep 27 · Cambridge Day →

CPS leaders to discuss immigrant student support at Main Library

Superintendent Dave Murphy, Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem, School Committee member Richard Harding and author Jessica Lander discuss support for immigrant students at the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 6-7:30 p.m.

Sep 23 · City of Cambridge →

School Committee Delays AI Math Tutoring Contract

The Cambridge School Committee postponed a contract extension for Edia Learning's AI math-tutoring software at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School on Sept. 20, citing concerns over district AI restrictions.

Sep 21 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

School Committee Considers Three Options for 158 Spring Street

Cambridge Public Schools presented three options for the former Kennedy-Longfellow campus on Sept. 16: relocating the Amigos School, a preschool hub, or consolidating upper-school campuses.

Sep 17 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Family Policy Council Reviews Schools' Long-Term Plan Tonight

The Family Policy Council meets tonight from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the Citywide Senior Center to review an ordinance and discuss Cambridge Public Schools' emerging long-term district priorities.

Sep 17 · City of Cambridge →

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