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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 202 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


"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


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


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


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
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