#  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.



 

  

 

 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Boston ](/city/boston)
- [ Boston Public Schools (BPS) ](/city-agency/boston-public-schools-bps)
- [ DPI-325: Urban Politics Field Lab ](/course/dpi-325-urban-politics-field-lab)
- [ Student Projects Library ](/page-type-library/student-projects-library)
- [ Urban Governance and Local Politics ](/policy-areas/urban-governance-and-local-politics)
- [ 2025 ](/year/2025)