"Every student in Boston deserves a quality education and a chance to succeed." Boston boasts the oldest public school system in the nation, and Mayor Menino has made public education one of his top priorities. The Mayor, Superintendent Johnson and the School Committee are strengthening the schools and promoting new initiatives that help students learn the skills they need to go on to college or a first job. And classrooms aren't the only place for you to explore new ideas. Boston has a range of options that keep you learning after-school, on the weekends, and all summer long. Browse through the links on the left to learn more about educational events and public safety classes in the city. Boston has an amazing number of facilites and programs that promote learning. What we've assembled on this site only scratches the surface of what's available.