We had the pleasure of visiting the STRIVE extended school year program at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School this week and were truly inspired by the dedication and support offered to the students.

Today we welcomed Girl Scouts from South Boston to City Council chambers thanks to South Boston Liaison, Lydia Polaski! Each of the City Council members welcomed them to the chamber and they were able to gain insight into the inner workings of our Budget Working Sessions.

Thank you to the Girl Scouts for visiting and enriching our discussions with your enthusiasm and questions.

Today, we met with students from Josiah Quincy Upper School to discuss the role of a City Councilor and how the City Council functions to serve its constituents. Students circulated around the room, brainstorming on three key topics: what they would prioritize as a City Councilor, how they envision improving their community, and which resources they would expand or make available to other schools.

This year we have the privilege of celebrating the academic achievements of 32 incredible young people at the 25th annual Boston Public Schools Valedictorian Luncheon at Fenway Park.

Together with Councilors Flynn and Murphy, we had a productive discussion with students from Excel High School about various quality of life issues related to their education and explored ways in which the City Council can help improve their learning environment and overall experience.