Ongoing Impacts of School Closures, Mergers, and Grade Reconfigurations

The Field Lab partnered with Boston Public Schools to examine impacts associated with recent facilities changes under the Long-Term Facilities Plan.

Project Partner

Boston Public Schools
Capital Planning Team
Data & Strategy Team

Project Summary

Students worked with BPS teams to analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to school closures, mergers, and grade reconfigurations, focusing on student, staff, and school community experiences.

Areas of Focus

The team examined transition experiences following school closures and mergers, patterns in student and staff outcomes, communication practices, and supports associated with school reconfiguration processes.

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