Boston schools face $33m shortfall, plan for the 2008-9 year

While some programs and/or administrative positions will have to be cut, the new superintendent has an array of new ideas to raise graduation rates and keep families in the Boston schools. These include:

• adding college-level courses
• "credit recovery" programs to reduce the number of high school dropouts
• expanding arts and music programs
• a new school for immigrant students who are not fluent in English
• expanded preschool
• more K-8 schools
• a new office to raise funds for the school system
• an Accountability Office to oversee improvement in failing schools

Staff cuts expected as Boston schools face $33.2m shortfall - The Boston Globe