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BPS proposes library hires, expands arts and music access; digital collections and partner grants play key roles
Summary
Officials said the FY26 budget adds district-funded library positions at five more schools, expands twice-weekly elementary arts access and reported growth in students graduating with a year of arts. The district also highlighted digital platform Sora and partner grants that support arts programming.
Boston Public Schools officials told the Boston City Council Committee on Ways and Means on April 14 that the FY26 budget proposal includes additional librarian positions, continued arts expansion and investments to expand students' access to music and other arts.
Why it matters: Libraries and arts programming play a role in literacy, student engagement and equitable access to enrichment; the district described targeted, data-driven additions as part of the FY26 funding plan.
Officials said five additional schools will receive district-funded library positions this year, building on an…
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