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Last night, Mayor Michelle Wu delivered Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools address, celebrating the city’s progress toward hands-on, learner-centered classrooms and calling on every sector to “invest in Boston’s success by stepping up for our families and our future.” We were honored that Mayor Wu highlighted WPS's partnership with Boston Public Schools

This post is part of our ‘Reinventing Education' blog series.

"When you’re creating, you're getting a sense of how people work in the real world." - Diane Brancazio, K-12 Maker Leader

This post is part of our ‘Reinventing Education' blog series, where we invite you to explore experiential learning opportunities in Greater

WPS worked with faculty at the McKeown School of Education (Salem State University) to match near peer mentors with 7th grade students in th

We are grateful to our partners at Salem State University (SSU) for making community-based Civics instruction possible this year. The Center for Civic Engagement at SSU welcomed pilot students to the university campus for multiple visits. The Center civic fellows were excellent coaches on the 8th Grade Civic Action Project, providing encouragement and feedback. Authentic audiences make learning relevant and engaging. By building relationships with near-peers and exploring a

Learning immersions are one of the most exciting elements of WPS’s Community Innovation Partnership with Salem Public Schools. While a typical middle schooler might get to enjoy one or two field trips a year, the pilot’s flexible schedule allows our 8th graders to leave the classroom at least once a week. We’re fortunate to be located in the heart of Salem, MA, a rich environment for learning with multiple significant cultural institutions, including a world class museum, Nat