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Boston approves three school closures and Henderson merger
What happened
The School Committee approved closing Lee Academy Pilot School, Another Course to College, and Community Academy of Science and Health for the 2027 school year, and merging the Henderson lower and upper schools.
Why it matters to families
Students and families at four school communities face reassignment, transition planning, and changes to where and how their schools operate.
The evidence
Approved December 17 minutes identify the three closures, the Henderson merger, the implementation year, and the committee vote.
The source
December 17, 2025 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Boston Public Schools.
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