In January 2022, Boston Mayor Wu appointed Brandon Cardet to the BPS School Committee with great enthusiasm. Four years later, Cardet is no longer on the board -- and looks deeply uncomfortable being asked “Why not?”

Listen to the full discussion in the 1/21/26 episode of the Shah Foundation’s Last Night At School Committee.

Recall that the lack of coverage of Cardet’s non-renewal was a source of frustration for LN@SC co-host Ross Wilson.

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