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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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“On Making Kindness Visible”: Head of School Chris Kolovos Delivers Opening-of-Term Address
September 4, 2026On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Boston University Academy Head of School Chris Kolovos welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to school with opening remarks... More
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Down the Aisle and Across the Stage: Sending Off the Class of 2026 with a Puzzle from the Heart
June 1, 2026On Monday, May 18, the 58 members of the BUA Class of 2026 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas from Head of School... More
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Class of 2026 Matriculation List
May 28, 2026On Monday, May 18, BUA graduated the Class of 2026 at a commencement ceremony featuring a keynote address by New York Times Puzzle Editor... More
Head of School Blog
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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
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Without Being Asked
October 5, 2026Thank you to all the families who joined us for Parents Day earlier this week. What joy to have so many parents attending classes... More
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Putting Phones in their Place
September 23, 2026At our opening meetings in August, BUA’s faculty and staff voted to adopt a smartphone policy designed to support our students and preserve the... More
