At the Boston Public Schools, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and lead. The Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the birthplace of public education. We are fully committed to transforming the lives of all children through a diverse world-class system built on exemplary teaching, innovative thinking and a modern approach to public education. BPS is the oldest public school system in America, founded in 1647. It is also the home of the nation's first public school, Boston Latin School, founded in 1635.