tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269655362009-10-26T21:15:31.423-05:00<b>TechBoston Academy</b> (TBA) is a Boston Public Schools pilot high school that opened in September 2002, designed to integrate technology throughout the college preparatory curriculum. <br><br> <a href="http://www.techbostonacademy.org">TechBoston Academy</a> is a busy place! We are frequently in the news for the accomplishments of our students and staff, both locally and nationally. <b>Read all about us here!</b>Ms. Raddennoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26965536.post-72225318475220880272007-11-30T13:16:00.000-05:002008-12-09T05:05:45.610-05:00

In its first ranking of the Best High Schools in America, U.S. News & World Report magazine has recognized TechBoston Academy as one of the best in the country. The study was released today which examines a variety of factors about a school’s ability to prepare students for college. “This recognition is a wonderful testament to the hard work of students, families, teachers and administrators,

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TechBoston Academy held its first ever talent show, "TBA Idol," on Thursday, December 22. The school community gathered before the holiday break to celebrate each other's talents outside of the classroom. Students from all grade levels competed in comedy, poetry, dance and other performances while a panel of "judges" from each grade ranked their favorites. There was a tie for the top spot!

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Second of the TBA Idol winners, The Rising Dragons.

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TBA headmaster, Mary Skipper, spent a week in China representing TBA as she discussed educational issues and goals with an international audience. Read about her trip on her blog,

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TechBoston students enrolled in Media Seminar class, shared their PSA videos with the TBA community in the school's first ever annual Film Festival. Students and teachers enjoyed popcorn and soda while viewing short films produced by teams of juniors and seniors over several weeks. Topics included sexual harrassment, teen pregnancy, drug use, and teen dating violence.Check out the favorites from

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On Tuesday, April 11, 17 seniors and 5 teachers from TechBoston Academy embarked on an educational journey through Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland. Over the course of 11 days, the students toured, listened to lectures, and blogged their reflections as part of the Facing History and Ourselves curriculum taught by Mr. Malanga and Mr. Ensdorf.Read their blog and view their photos here!

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The following article can be viewed here: http://www.selfservice.org/article.php?id=1235 <!-- FEATURE STORY --> TechBoston Academy student achievement skyrockets • 26 Oct 2005 with use of SMART Board interactive whiteboards Significant jump in standardized test scores supports cross-curricular benefits of SMART product

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THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING <!-- Passing the test Boston Globe EDUCATORS AND state officials tautly await word from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, which is pondering whether and how much the state should increase aid for education. Governor Romney has likened the case to a "gargoyle" looming over the state. Teachers

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An article from the Boston Herald on the State MCAS exams shows how TBA is succeeding where few other schools do :Boston HeraldPassing the TestJanuary 3, 2005 EDUCATORS AND state officials tautly await word from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, which is pondering whether and how much the state should increase aid for education. Governor Romney has likened the case to a "gargoyle" looming

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Ted Sizer, one of the most famous advocates of small, community-focused schools, visited TechBoston Academy with his wife and a cohort of doctoral candidates from Harvard University.During their visit, Dr. Sizer and other guests sat in on classrooms, spoke to teachers, and assembled in the library to discuss some of the reasons for the success of TechBoston Academy.The group was impressed by the

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( Original article )( Watch the 256K video )( Watch the 56K video )Tucked into a very old and very modest building in Brighton is Boston’s most state of the art high school. In fact, it has become a model the world over. There are laptop computers for every student. PowerPoint presentations and website construction are as common as term papers and homework. And it’s all found in a public high

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