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Stories from the Field
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 291 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 146 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 297 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
Designing Together: Lessons from a School and Community Partnership on the Ipswich River
Our goal is for school-community partnerships to be truly reciprocal. We want to be designing with our partners, not for them.
Rachel Adams
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Forging the Future of Learning in Pittsburgh, PA
Over two days in May, Laura and Anna attended the Forge Futures Convening along with 200 education leaders from around the country.
Anna Leonhard Lacerda
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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