麻州第三階段第二期重新開放無限期推遲 群聚人數由100減至50

            (Boston Orange綜合報導)麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)今(7)日宣佈，第三期第二階段的重新開放，將無期限的推遲，群聚人數限制緊縮至50人，17個社區的免費檢測延長到9月12日，以遏制又升高了的新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)疫情。

            下週開始，州政府將每週公佈個別市鎮的COVID-19疫情數據，以期民眾更清楚新型冠狀病毒在社區層次的擴散情況。

　            新規定包括從8月11日(週二)開始，戶外群聚人數限制將從100人降至50人，戶內群聚人數限制仍為25人。這人數限制將適用於所有形式的聚會，無論是在公家場地或私人物業中，都須遵守。聚會有10人以上來自不同家庭，就必須戴口罩。

　            餐館營業規定也更新了，只有堂食用餐才能售酒。州政府還將採取措施確保關閉偽裝成餐廳的酒吧。

　            包括州及地方的執法人員，公安人員，將有權執行前述命令，違反這些規定的活動主持人將被罰款，或勒令終止營業。

　            州政府將宣佈跨機構的COVID執法及干預小組，負責在全州和地方上的執法人員到COVID-19的高危社區執法。州政府將根據公共健康數據，以及新確診病例趨勢，比率的上升等資訊劃定高危社區。

　            這些機構包括行政辦公室及公共安全(EOPSS)，負責協調的麻州緊急管理局(MEMA)，以及指揮中心，麻州州警(MSP)，勞力標準廳(DLS)，專業證照組(DPL)，公共健康廳(DPH)，地方服務組(DLS)，酒品控制局(ABCC)，以及科技服務及安全行政辦公室(EOTSS)。

            上個月，麻州政府推出了”停止散佈(Stop the Spread)”計畫，在4月份以來，確診數比麻州平均率為高的特定社區，為民眾提供免費檢測。現在這免費檢測的截止日期，將展延至9月12日。目前有17個社區，Agawam, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Framingham, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Marlborough, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Springfield, Taunton, 以及Worcester等，包括在這計畫內。

　            全州性的執法及干預行動，將包括支持酒品控制局行使其現有權力，對違令，不遵守疫情期間安全規定的餐館，給予罰款或吊銷牌照等處罰，給地方政府提供技術支援，限制使用或關閉高危社區內的公園，遊樂場，企業或實體場所等等。

Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19

Creates Cross-Agency Enforcement and Intervention Team, Ramps up Enforcement

8/07/2020

• Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
• Governor's Press Office
• Executive Office of Health and Human Services
• Department of Public Health
• Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
• Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since May, there has been a slight uptick in certain communities in recent days.

Today, the Administration announced a set of initiatives, including stricter statewide rules for public and private gatherings and targeted community guidance. The Administration also announced that, starting next week, additional reporting for town-by-town data will be published weekly to show the spread of COVID-19 at a community level. Additionally, previously announced free COVID-19 testing in 17 communities has been extended through September 12.

Statewide Guidance: 

Governor Baker is signing an updated gatherings order, effective Tuesday, August 11,  which will:

• Reduce the limit on outdoor gatherings from 100 to 50 people (indoor gatherings limit will remain at 25 people)
• Apply these limits to all types of gatherings, on both public and private property
• Require face coverings where more than 10 people from different households will be mixing.

Due to the recent increase in positive cases, step two of phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely.

Restaurant rules have been updated to state that alcoholic beverages may only be served for on-site consumption if accompanied by orders for food prepared on-site. The administration will be taking measures to ensure that bars masquerading as restaurants will be closed.

Public safety officials, including state and local law enforcement, have the jurisdiction to enforce these orders and event hosts in violation of these orders will be subject to fines or cease and desist orders.

To read the gatherings order, click here.

To read the updated restaurant protocols, click here.

Cross-Agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team: 

The Administration also announced a targeted cross-agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team that will be responsible for ramping up enforcement statewide and coordinating local intervention efforts at the local level in higher risk COVID-19 communities. 

Communities will be designated as higher risk COVID-19 communities based on public health data, including but not limited to rising trends for new cases and the percentage of positive COVID tests. 

Member agencies include the Executive Office and Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), who will serve as coordinators of the team, the Command Center, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), the Department of Labor Standards (DLS), the Division of Professional Licensure (DPL), the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Division of Local Services (DLS), the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS).

Stop the Spread:

Last month, the Administration launched the Stop the Spread initiative, which provides free testing to residents in targeted communities throughout the Commonwealth.

There are currently sites in 17 communities: Agawam, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Framingham, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Marlborough, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Springfield, Taunton, and Worcester.

The initiative is a data-driven focused effort to reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities that are above the state average in total cases, positive test rate, and have experienced a decline in testing levels since April. These sites are open to all residents of the Commonwealth.

Today, the Administration announced the extension of free testing in these 17 communities through September 12.

Statewide Enforcement and Intervention will include: 

• Targeted interventions and inspections by a range of member agencies, including Local Services, Labor Standards, DPH, MSP and ABCC, coordinated by EOPSS and MEMA.
• Increased enforcement, including fines, of sector guidance for businesses to ensure businesses and residents are aware of and following COVID-19 orders.
• Support for ABCC and local licensing boards in exercising their existing authority to fine restaurants or suspend or cancel liquor licenses when restaurants do not comply with required COVID-19 safety measures.

• Targeted public messaging campaign to alert residents of higher risk COVID communities (road signs, PSAs, etc.).
• Technical support to local government officials to support enhanced local COVID-19 prevention efforts such as assistance in accessing CARES Act funding.
• Potential restrictions or shutdowns for parks, playgrounds, businesses or other entities and locations believed to be contributing to the COVID-19 spread in higher risk COVID-19 communities.
• Additional resources for public health support such as testing, tracing and quarantining.

For more information click here.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES $485,000 AWARDED TO 145 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN BOSTON CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANTS

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES $485,000 AWARDED TO 145 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN BOSTON CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANTS  BOSTON - Friday, August 7, 2020 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture today announced 145 arts and cultural organizations that offer programming in the City of Boston have been awarded organizational grants totaling $485,000 through the Boston Cultural Council. These funds support innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in the city. "At a time when statewide losses to arts and cultural institutions exceed $58 million due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's vital that we support Boston organizations in every way we can," said Mayor Walsh. "These organizations are anchors in our neighborhoods and communities, teaching youth, supporting social resilience, and fostering community connections." The Boston Cultural Council (BCC) works with the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture to annually distribute funds allocated by the City of Boston and the Mass Cultural Council for local arts and culture programming. BCC members are Boston residents appointed by Mayor Walsh, and serve for up to two consecutive three year terms. Council members are selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to Boston's cultural community and their knowledge of various arts disciplines.  This year, Mass Cultural Council contributed $236,400 and the City contributed $300,000 for grants. The Boston Cultural Council received applications from organizations across the entire city, representing a wide variety of artistic disciplines. Here is a complete list of the 2020 grantees. The City made several changes to the program last year to better support small- to medium-sized organizations, the biggest grant given to nonprofit organizations with budgets under $2 million. Grant amounts were also determined by budget size, with organizations receiving between $2,000 and $5,000.  Organizations were evaluated on a series of criteria, including diversity of the organization, service to historically underrepresented populations, benefit to the public, and reflection of the goals and ideas of the Boston Creates cultural plan. For the second year in a row, three grantees received an additional Modeling Equity Organization Award of $5,000, each for doing exceptional equity work both internally within the organization and externally through programming. The winners of the 2020 Modeling Equity Organization Award were City Ballet of Boston, Pao Arts Center and Company One Theatre. "Pao Arts Center will use the Model Equity Organization prize for its community-centered residencies which celebrate Asian Pacific Islander perspectives and viewpoints and strengthen and support the creatives and artists to create this work," said Cynthia Woo, Director of Pao Arts Center. Building off of Mayor Walsh's record-breaking investment in Boston's arts sector, the City of Boston is also investing $250,000 for the artist residency program, as well as an additional $200,000 FY20 investment in sustaining key grantmaking programs for individual artists. Over the next five years, the City is also committing $13.4 million to the Percent for Art program. This, combined with $80,000 for temporary public art projects this fiscal year and several new City staff positions, is the most funding the City has ever dedicated to Boston's arts sector.  To better support arts organizations facing financial losses, canceled programming, and closures caused by COVID-19, the City of Boston also established a $1 million Arts and Culture COVID-19 Fund. Grants of up to $10,000 were made available for small and mid-sized arts and culture nonprofits to adapt their programs, spaces, and operating models.  "It's important for us to continue to support the sustainability or arts and cultural organizations of all sizes in Boston, as they take the next steps in reopening and adjusting their programming to allow for safe participation from all residents," said Kara Elliott-Ortega, Chief of Arts and Culture.  To learn more about the Boston Cultural Council, visit here.  More COVID-19 Resources for Arts Organizations Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture COVID-19 Calls for Arts Organizations MassCreative COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations Americans for the Arts Coronavirus Resource and Response Center ArtsReady COVID-19 Resources Nonprofit Finance Fund COVID-19 Tools and Resources for Nonprofits Arts & Business Council Greater Boston COVID-19 Resources Theatre Community Benevolent Fund Americans for the Arts: Arts Action Center MassCreative COVID-19 Advocacy StageSource COVID-19 Resources

Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19

Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19

Creates Cross-Agency Enforcement and Intervention Team, Ramps up Enforcement

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since May, there has been a slight uptick in certain communities in recent days.

Today, the Administration announced a set of initiatives, including stricter statewide rules for public and private gatherings and targeted community guidance. The Administration also announced that, starting next week, additional reporting for town-by-town data will be published weekly to show the spread of COVID-19 at a community level. Additionally, previously announced free COVID-19 testing in 17 communities has been extended through September 12.

Statewide Guidance:

Governor Baker is signing an updated gatherings order, effective Tuesday, August 11,  which will:

• Reduce the limit on outdoor gatherings from 100 to 50 people (indoor gatherings limit will remain at 25 people)
• Apply these limits to all types of gatherings, on both public and private property
• Require face coverings where more than 10 people from different households will be mixing.

Due to the recent increase in positive cases, step two of phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan has been postponed indefinitely.

Restaurant rules have been updated to state that alcoholic beverages may only be served for on-site consumption if accompanied by orders for food prepared on-site. The administration will be taking measures to ensure that bars masquerading as restaurants will be closed.

Public safety officials, including state and local law enforcement, have the jurisdiction to enforce these orders and event hosts in violation of these orders will be subject to fines or cease and desist orders.

To read the gatherings order, click here.

To read the updated restaurant protocols, click here.

Cross-Agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team: 

The Administration also announced a targeted cross-agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team that will be responsible for ramping up enforcement statewide and coordinating local intervention efforts at the local level in higher risk COVID-19 communities. 

Communities will be designated as higher risk COVID-19 communities based on public health data, including but not limited to rising trends for new cases and the percentage of positive COVID tests. 

Member agencies include the Executive Office and Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), who will serve as coordinators of the team, the Command Center, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), the Department of Labor Standards (DLS), the Division of Professional Licensure (DPL), the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Division of Local Services (DLS), the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS).

Stop the Spread:

Last month, the Administration launched the Stop the Spread initiative, which provides free testing to residents in targeted communities throughout the Commonwealth.

There are currently sites in 17 communities: Agawam, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Framingham, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Marlborough, Methuen, New Bedford, Randolph, Revere, Springfield, Taunton, and Worcester.

The initiative is a data-driven focused effort to reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities that are above the state average in total cases, positive test rate, and have experienced a decline in testing levels since April. These sites are open to all residents of the Commonwealth.

Today, the Administration announced the extension of free testing in these 17 communities through September 12.

Statewide Enforcement and Intervention will include: 

• Targeted interventions and inspections by a range of member agencies, including Local Services, Labor Standards, DPH, MSP and ABCC, coordinated by EOPSS and MEMA.
• Increased enforcement, including fines, of sector guidance for businesses to ensure businesses and residents are aware of and following COVID-19 orders.
• Support for ABCC and local licensing boards in exercising their existing authority to fine restaurants or suspend or cancel liquor licenses when restaurants do not comply with required COVID-19 safety measures.

• Targeted public messaging campaign to alert residents of higher risk COVID communities (road signs, PSAs, etc.).
• Technical support to local government officials to support enhanced local COVID-19 prevention efforts such as assistance in accessing CARES Act funding.
• Potential restrictions or shutdowns for parks, playgrounds, businesses or other entities and locations believed to be contributing to the COVID-19 spread in higher risk COVID-19 communities.
• Additional resources for public health support such as testing, tracing and quarantining.

For more information click here.

President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PAC-AAPI) Convenes Second Open Meeting

President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PAC-AAPI) Convenes Second Open Meeting

August 5, 2020 – President’s Advisory Commission on 

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders second open 

meeting in the Lincoln Boardroom, U.S Department of 

Transportation. Photo Credit: Melanee Kate Thomas 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 5th, the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (PAC-AAPI) convened its second Open Meeting in Washington, D.C. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI), presided over the meeting and provided welcome remarks. The Commissioners also met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, Co-Chair of WHIAAPI, and discussed recommendations to the president on how the federal government can better assist AAPI-owned businesses through the current challenges and the future of business.

“We thank all of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are on the front lines of the battle with COVID. Every day, they are taking personal risks to save lives and keep our country safe, healthy, and whole. Many of the Nation’s 1.9 million AAPI-owned companies have suffered a dramatic loss of business due to the pandemic,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “Despite this, we are making progress on the economy. Today’s report to the President is an important step in creating the policies that will further benefit and improve the fortunes of AAPI-owned businesses and I look forward to what more can be done in the near term.”

“It has been impressive to witness the dedication of the commissioners of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as they continue their important work through the challenges of COVID-19,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. “As American workers and employers re-start our nation’s economic engines, it is clear that our community’s contributions to the economic vitality of our country are needed now more than ever.”

The Commission is tasked by President Trump’s Executive Order to provide advice to the President, through the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, on how to broaden access by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) employers and communities to economic resources and opportunities.

“Before the pandemic, AAPI owned businesses generated over $700B in annual revenue, our buying power was more than $900B annually and our population is only 22.5 million, at less than 7% of the population. We are committed to recapturing and exceeding that strength,” said Dr. Paul Hsu, Chair of PAC-AAPI, “Our civic engagement on behalf of the entire AAPI community is essential during these challenging times. We are making steady progress on recommendations in development for submission through both Secretaries to advise the President.”

Also joining the meeting was National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), David Byrd, who presented on MBDA’s current priorities and its support of minority owned businesses through the pandemic, particularly through CARES Act grants. Alex Flemister, Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison also joined the meeting and provided his update on outreach to the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders community through the White House.

Commissioners spent the earlier half of the day meeting with White House officials, including Assistant to the President and Acting Director Brooke Rollins of the Domestic Policy Council, Deputy Director Derek Kan of the Office of Management and Budget, and Chris Pilkerton, White House Senior Policy Advisor and Executive Director of White House Opportunity NOW. Commissioners also met with Kevin O’Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the U.S. Department of Commerce and discussed diversifying the talent pool and the growing opportunities in space commerce.

波士頓市長鼓勵市民參加2020人口普查

Make your voice count in the 2020 Census

Dear Bostonian,

The Census Bureau has abruptly decided to cut their national counting operations a month short. The last day to participate in the U.S. 2020 Federal Census is now September 30, formerly October 31.

This announcement further jeopardizes Congressional representation, redistricting, and critical federal funding for things like education, housing, food programs, and more in Boston's communities during the next 10 years. It could lead to a significant undercount, especially for renters, people of color, and immigrants. Only 53.5 percent of Boston’s households have responded to date, with some neighborhoods lagging behind.

This is why I’m once again asking everyone to fill out the Census AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, if you haven’t already. You can self-respond online (my2020census.gov), or by phone 844-330-2020, and these services are available in 13 different languages. A full list of language access hotlines can be found online. There's also a resourceful FAQ page for any questions you may have. In the event you misplaced or never received your census ID, this guide will explain how you can still respond without that piece of information.

As a reminder, the Census Bureau will send staff to your house and attempt to assist your household in-person if you have not yet responded. The best way to avoid this visit (should you not want it) is to self-respond immediately. This graphic will help you identify a census worker.

It takes just a few minutes and, please remember, your responses are safe and confidential. You will not be asked about immigration status, and your answers will not affect any public benefits you receive.

If you are interested in getting more involved to help Boston achieve a complete count, you can help in two ways:

• Spread the message digitally. Use our outreach toolkit to share that responding is not only crucial, but it is also safe, easy, and confidential. In the toolkit you will find messaging, sample social media text and graphics, infographic flyers and guides, PSA videos, and additional resources. Much of the content is in six languages. 
• Volunteer to census phone bank with the City of Boston. We are hosting daily phone banks to reach out and encourage households in some of our lowest response neighborhoods. You can do it from your own home and can sign up via this online form.

We want to make sure that everyone gets counted, because in Boston, everyone counts. This is a time to make your voices heard, own your power, fight for your city, and help keep Boston strong for years to come.

Thank you,

Mayor Walsh

波士頓數位華語文教學課程8月3日啟動 今年網上舉行

波士頓華橋文教中心數位華語文教學課程。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

(Boston Orange)波士頓華僑文教中心的2020年數位華語文課程推廣講座8月3日在網上啟動，由新英格蘭中文教師專業協會會長張君芳博士主講的「Google Slideshow 101」打頭陣，後續課程將於8月10日、17日及24日陸續推出。

數位華語文教學課程2020年往上舉行。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

甫於7月中上任的波士頓僑教中心心主任潘昭榮當天應邀，為講座開幕致詞。他首先感謝20餘名大波士頓地區參加課程的華語文教師們，不辭辛勞，投入華語文教學工作，為傳承中華文化奉獻心力，繼而指出，新冠肺炎自爆發以來，疫情延燒至今，不但影響了所有人的生活，也讓肩負傳道授業重任的學校及老師們，面對更大挑戰，不過「危機也是轉機」，這疫情意外逼使許多人加快腳步，以數位化方式學習或處理各種事務，也使”數位華語文課程”變得更合時宜，希望出席的老師們都能從當天，以及後續的3堂線上教學課，得到豐富收穫，繼續，也更輕鬆的為大波士頓的華語文教學盡力。。

張君芳博士當天主講的「Google Slideshow 101」，主要內容是如何使用Google Slide製作生動、又能吸引學生的簡報及設計。

波士頓華僑文教中心表示，本年度的數位華語文課程，在接下來在8月10日、17日及24日，將以「手機製作短片及剪接」、「《學華語向前走》Google雲端教室」及「遠距教學技巧分享」等為主題，陸續開講，從實用角度，幫助參加學員提升數位教學技巧，加強教學品質。

Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu Releases Report on BPS Reopening & Recovery

Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu Releases Report on BPS Reopening & Recovery 

Report shares feedback from school community members and offers concrete recommendations to move toward an equitable future for Boston schools

Boston, MA— Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu released a report today detailing policy recommendations for an equitable reopening and recovery for Boston Public Schools (BPS). The report contains recommendations and concerns from Boston community members. 

Councilor Wu shared the nine-page document with Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and members of the Boston School Committee prior to last night’s School Committee meeting. In her testimony, Councilor Wu noted that the Superintendent’s Draft Reopening Plan released earlier this week fails to address the scale of need and public health risk school communities are facing, and shifts the burden of health and well-being onto BPS students, families, and staff. 

“Boston Public Schools must meet the moment, amid a pandemic and historic organizing to dismantle systemic racism,” said Councilor Wu. “We need collaborative planning that guarantees Boston’s students, families, educators, and community members the space to reimagine education in Boston.”

As BPS plans for reopening, community members have emphasized the need for equity, safety, transparency, community engagement, and planning:

• BPS should commit to an all-remote start to the school year and take the Hopscotch proposal off the table while planning for a phased-in transition to in-person learning for at least some students and exploring facilities options.
• Apply to the state for the full professional development period for educators to have time to plan before student learning begins this fall.
• Empower educators to spearhead planning for creative solutions on teaching, learning, and regarding facilities considerations, potentially looking at groupings of students in other ways than currently assigned classes.
• Provide clarity and transparency on how the science and data will inform decisions.
• Outline specific supports for students who rely on specialized services, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners. 
• Prioritize mental health supports for all students heading into the school year.

With the pandemic exacerbating existing issues within BPS, Councilor Wu’s report also shares collective feedback on solutions to these issues through community-led action and collaborative planning. 

The report outlines five key principles for a safe and equitable BPS recovery, which include: 

1. Serving families’ needs holistically by recognizing schools as a hub for social resources and providing resources at the scale to meet individual needs;
2. Trusting and elevating educators’ leadership and expertise in creative planning for teaching, learning, and facilities considerations;
3. Ensuring safe and healthy facilities by investing in infrastructure, providing public health protocols, and guaranteeing access to remote technology;
4. Prioritizing mental health and trauma support through adequate staffing, access to support, social-emotional learning, and listening to student voices; 
5. Embedding racial justice throughout BPS policies and programs, including revamping curricula and implementing antiracist training, demilitarizing schools, addressing the school-to-prison pipeline, and eliminating surveillance of undocumented students.

“In this moment of uncertainty and urgency, we must marshal every resource and every ounce of political will to redesign school communities to truly serve our students and their families,” said Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu. “With all community members at the table, we can implement a safe BPS reopening, build towards an equitable recovery from COVID-19, and deliver the opportunities our students deserve.”

Read Councilor Wu’s letter to the Boston School Committee and full report here.