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Our Mission
At Boston University Academy, kind and curious students who love learning are challenged to read deeply and think critically, to explore adventurously at Boston University, and to engage meaningfully in our community and beyond.
Core Values
Inquiry | Knowledge | Independence | Belonging | Joy
Featured News
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Odyssey 2026
November 2, 2026BUA is proud to share the fall 2026 edition of Odyssey: The Magazine of Boston University Academy. In this issue you will find: From... More
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Mara Dryden-Peterson ’28 Named to MFA Teen Arts Council
October 27, 2026Mara Dryden-Peterson '28 was named to the Museum of Fine Arts 2026-2027 Teen Arts Council. The Teen Arts Council (TAC) is the MFA’s "paid... More
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Lyahnnette Morales ’27 Represents MA in Miss America’s Teen Competition
October 5, 2026Lyahnnette Morales '27 competed in the Miss America Teen competition in West Palm Beach, FL in September. Lyahnnette advanced to the national stage after... More
Head of School Blog
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What (and Why) I’m Reading
November 2, 2026I’m several chapters into a new book by MIT professor Eric So titled The Collision: What AI Does to Us. I picked it up... More
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A Special Challenge
October 26, 2026I have been visiting classes recently, as I do throughout the year. I typically pop in for 15-minute class visits and then follow up... More
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Creative Teaching of Foundational Skills
October 9, 2026I visited two English classes early this week. The teacher in the ninth-grade class asked students to prepare for and stage a trial of... More
