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Mayor Wu Spotlights a Citywide Commitment to Learning
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
WPS
Oct 29, 20251 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
New: WPS & Boston Public Schools Launch Innovation Partnership
WPS is delighted to be launching a community innovation partnership with Boston Public Schools.
Laura Tavares
Mar 20, 20252 min read
Celebrating Innovation in Education: Highlights from the Rennie Center’s Condition of Education Convening
We were honored to have our innovation partnership with Salem Public Schools featured in this year’s Action Guide
WPS
Feb 4, 20252 min read
Salem Mayor and Superintendent of Schools discuss the evolution of Collins Middle School: From Pilot Program to Standard Practice
In 2022, we worked with visionary leaders in Salem to launch their “Reimagining Middle School” initiative. This forward-thinking effort, whi
Ryan Bani Tahmaseb
Jan 29, 20257 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
Empowering Futures: Transforming College Dreams into Reality
ConnectED equips students with the tools, confidence, and community to navigate the college application maze
Kateshia McAfee
Dec 20, 20243 min read
Reflections on Presenting at the Aurora Symposium: Leveraging Community Partnerships for Equitable Learner Engagement
Our session was designed to showcase how community partnerships are not just an ideal—but a tangible, actionable strategy
Anna Leonhard Lacerda
Nov 26, 20244 min read
NEW: WPS and Peabody Public Schools Launch Community Innovation Partnership
WPS is excited to unveil a new partnership with Peabody Public Schools, designed to enrich the educational journey of over 400 sixth graders
WPS
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Boston Globe Features Student Voices on Transforming Middle School
Read today's edition of the Boston Globe to learn more about what students are saying about the power of learner-centered schooling .
Laura Tavares
Jun 24, 20241 min read
New York Times Letter to the Editor: How to Reduce Student Absenteeism
In this letter to the editor, We outline the conditions that are helping our partner districts to slash chronic absenteeism in middle school
WPS
Apr 27, 20241 min read
Boston Globe Op-ed highlights Community Innovation in Salem, MA
We are excited to share this op-ed from today’s Boston Globe, "Learning to Love School: A Blueprint for Student Engagement.” Authored by...
Laura Tavares
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Reflections on Leading Innovation: A Conversation with Superintendent Stephen Zrike
WPS’s Middle School Pilot in Salem, MA is designed to reshape how local students experience school, and also to inform and inspire innovat
Laura Tavares
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Student Voice: Middle School Pilot Summary
The design of the Salem Middle School pilot is an iterative process, rooted in a robust practice of reflection and evaluation. The pilot...
claudinayang
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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