Ramon Downes News Today

Jean McGuire’s legacy has largely been defined by her work in Boston Public Schools, and in her stewardship of Franklin Park, the crown jewel of Boston’s Emerald Necklace of green space that runs through the city.

School closures have left thousands of parents scrambling for child care, including the families of the 415 Boston students who attend Newton schools through Metco — more than any other district in the program.