Boston Globe: Appointed or elected, Boston School Committee needs more accountability
February 25, 2025
With respect to Adrian Walker’s column “Not the fix BPS needs" (Metro, Feb. 19), perhaps before transitioning from an appointed to an elected Boston School Committee, a good first step would be for Mayor Michelle Wu to chair the committee.
In recent years, we have seen a troubling pattern: The committee appears to answer only to the mayor and superintendent, not to families or voters. Some longstanding members prioritize protecting the status quo over making difficult decisions, offering performative concern…
