Schools in East Cambridge & Kendall Square

Cambridge schools meet state averages in humanities, but gaps persist

Oct 9 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

School Committee discusses MCAS gaps, approves $29,480 math contract

Oct 8 · Cambridge Day →

School subcommittee discusses transportation and Amigos playground

Oct 8 · City of Cambridge →

Daniel E. Lieberman gives free lecture at Harvard Science Center

Oct 7 · Harvard Book Store →

MIT Libraries hosts public Wikipedia workshop and edit-a-thon

Oct 6 · MIT Events Calendar →

MIT networking workshop for undergraduates runs noon to 1 p.m.

Oct 6 · MIT Events Calendar →

School Committee subcommittee meets virtually Monday

Oct 5 · City of Cambridge →

MIT MISTI GO Fair highlights international programs

Oct 5 · MIT Events Calendar →

MIT hosts study-abroad information session

MIT Career Advising and Professional Development hosts Study at the University of Cambridge today, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to noon in Building 7, Room 103. The session covers programs, admissions, scholarships and study requirements.

Oct 1 · MIT Events Calendar →

Educators rally for better pay; City Council defers to School Committee

The teachers’ union says starting pay for paraprofessionals is the sticking point and had hoped to amend the FY27 budget. The City Council deferred the matter to the School Committee.

Sep 30 · Cambridge Day →

Teens can help shape library programs

The Cambridge Public Library's Teen Advisory Board meets Tuesday, September 29, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 449 Broadway. Participants can help plan teen activities, build leadership skills and earn community-service hours.

Sep 29 · City of Cambridge →

Teens explore design and innovation at iFp Studio

The Main Library hosts STEAM Academy: iFp Studio Tuesday, September 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. The youth-powered program combines art, design, science, technology and storytelling around real-world projects.

Sep 29 · City of Cambridge →

Forum to discuss future of 158 Spring Street building

Cambridge Public Schools will hold a community forum Tuesday, September 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin Media Cafe to discuss future uses for the former Kennedy-Longfellow School. Interpretation, food and childcare will be provided.

Sep 29 · Cambridge Public Schools →

Cambridge teens meet for library advisory board

The Cambridge Public Library's Teen Advisory Board meets today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Participants can help shape teen programs and earn community-service hours.

Sep 29 · City of Cambridge →

Teen STEAM Academy meets at Main Library

The iFp Studio STEAM Academy invites teens to explore design, science, technology, storytelling, and social-justice projects Monday, September 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library.

Sep 28 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge Preschool Enrollment Fair at King Open

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Cambridge Preschool Program holds an enrollment fair at King Open School Community Complex, 830 Cambridge St. Families can meet providers, learn about 2027-28 choices, and enjoy activities and free ice cream.

Sep 26 · City of Cambridge →

MIT Fall Career Fair runs today at Johnson Athletic Center

MIT's Fall Career Fair is today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Johnson Athletic Center, connecting students and alumni with hundreds of employers.

Sep 25 · MIT Career Advising & Professional Development →

Cambridge MCAS scores rise as achievement gaps widen

Cambridge students in grades 3 through 8 improved in math and English language arts compared with last year, but racial achievement gaps widened.

Sep 24 · Cambridge Day →

Discussion on immigrant students and Cambridge Public Schools

6–7:30 p.m. at Main Library, 449 Broadway. Superintendent Dave Murphy and other panelists discuss immigrant students and CPS.

Sep 23 · City of Cambridge →

Library panel tonight: Immigrant students and Cambridge schools

Tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Library, a panel featuring Superintendent Dave Murphy, Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem, and others discusses immigrant students and the current political climate.

Sep 23 · City of Cambridge →

Preschool program information webinar tonight

The Cambridge Preschool Program holds a virtual family information session tonight, 7 to 8 p.m., explaining eligibility, preschool options, and the application process for the 2027–28 school year.

Sep 22 · City of Cambridge →

School Committee postpones vote on AI math software amid policy review

The School Committee postponed a vote on renewing Edia Learning math software to review its compliance with AI policies, and voted for a comprehensive review of the Rindge School of Technical Arts.

Sep 21 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

AI concerns put Cambridge math software renewal on hold

On Sunday, the School Committee postponed a contract renewal for Edia Learning math software while reviewing its AI features against district policy.

Sep 21 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

MIT session explains graduate study in London

Noon–1:00 p.m., MIT students, postdocs and alumni can learn about U.K. master's and PhD programs in Building 5.

Sep 21 · MIT Career Advising & Professional Development →

Library hosts discussion on immigrant students Wednesday

A panel on immigrant students and Cambridge Public Schools is scheduled Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway.

Sep 20 · City of Cambridge →

Preschool lottery opens Oct 1 amid decision on 158 Spring Street

Families can begin ranking preschool preferences on October 1, while the School Committee will vote on the future of the vacant 158 Spring Street building on October 20, with options including moving the Amigos School or creating an early-childhood hub.

Sep 19 · Cambridge Day →

Young Authors’ Squad launches fall session

Writers ages 10 to 14 can share work, workshop ideas, and write together at the fall kickoff from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. today at the O’Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Avenue.

Sep 18 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge preschool choice lottery will open, vacant school building’s future undecided

Family preferences are due Oct. 1, but vote on 158 Spring Street won’t happen until Oct. 20.

Sep 18 · Cambridge Day →

East Cambridge school site gets three possible futures

The School Committee on Wednesday reviewed three options for the vacant former Kennedy-Longfellow campus at 158 Spring St.: relocating Amigos School, creating a preschool hub, or merging upper schools. Public engagement is planned before a recommendation in early October and a vote by Oct. 20.

Sep 17 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Family Policy Council Reviews Schools' Long-Term Plan

Today, Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., the Family Policy Council will meet at the Citywide Senior Center to discuss its ordinance review process and Cambridge Public Schools' emerging long-term district plan.

Sep 17 · City of Cambridge →

St. Peter School Celebrates 125th Anniversary

St. Peter School marked the opening of its academic year alongside celebrations honoring the Catholic school's 125th anniversary in Cambridge, where it was founded in 1901.

Sep 14 · The Boston Pilot →

MIT Hosts High Performance Extreme Computing Conference

MIT opens the IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing conference on Sept. 14 with virtual presentations on advanced computer architecture.

Sep 14 · MIT Events Calendar →

Baldwin School Hosts Family Welcome Back Popsicle Party

The Baldwin School welcomes families and students back with a Popsicle Party on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sep 13 · Cambridge Public Schools →

Sign-Up Opens for Cambridge School Committee Public Comment

Residents can register online or by phone to deliver public comments at the School Committee's regular meeting on September 15.

Sep 11 · City of Cambridge →

MIT Hosts Materials Science Seminar on AI Material Discovery

Professor Stefano Martiniani gives a guest seminar on generative AI and disordered functional materials today from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the Chipman Room on MIT campus.

Sep 10 · MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering →

Story Time Session Welcomes Families at Valente Branch

The Valente Branch Library in East Cambridge hosts an in-person story time for children and caregivers from 11:00 AM to 11:25 AM, featuring songs, rhymes, and picture-book readings.

Sep 10 · City of Cambridge →

Spanish for Beginners Class Offered at Cambridge Senior Center

An introductory Spanish class for older adults meets from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Cambridge Senior Center.

Sep 10 · City of Cambridge →

Harvard Law School holds day two of Student Activities Fair

Harvard Law School's Student Activities Fair continues Wednesday, Sept. 9, 12:15-1:15 p.m., in the Harkness Commons Fireside Lounge.

Sep 9 · Harvard Law School →

HLS Board of Student Advisors leads note-taking workshop

The Harvard Law School Board of Student Advisors hosts a lunch workshop Wednesday, Sept. 9, on techniques for taking notes and briefing legal cases.

Sep 9 · Harvard Law School →