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Commissioner Pedro Martinez Visits Try It Day at Higgins Middle School
by Carrie Wihbey Earlier this month, WPS Institute partnered with Higgins Middle School in Peabody, Massachusetts, to host Try It Day, a hands-on learning experience designed to help sixth graders explore future possibilities in ways that feel real, local, and within reach. We were honored to welcome Pedro Martinez, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, whose visit reinforced a message we care deeply about: career-connected learni
Carrie Wihbey
Jan 302 min read
From Timely to Timeless: Building Coherence in the Career Pathways Movement
Last week’s New Pathways Boston convening was filled with energy, inspiration, and insights that helped us situate our work at WPS within a larger national movement.
Laura Tavares
Oct 14, 20256 min read
"Try It Day" at Higgins Middle School: Inspiring Career Exploration for 6th Graders
Students explored the intricate designs of architects, experimented with food science techniques, and even got a glimpse of the tools and ve
WPS
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Future Focus: 7th Grade Possibility Mentoring
WPS worked with faculty at the McKeown School of Education (Salem State University) to match near peer mentors with 7th grade students in th
Anna Leonhard Lacerda
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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