Tightening school security

The Boston Herald reports that metal detectors are being installed in five more of the city's schools, including East Boston High School. That will leave all but four of Boston's 39 high schools with the weapons-detection systems.

School forum tonight

I just received notice that there is a forum tonight at East Boston High School to discuss ways to prevent students from dropping out of school and to prepare them for college. The forum starts at 6 p.m., and the Boston Public Schools superintendent as well as school committee members are scheduled to be there.