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Stories from the Field

Anna Leonhard Lacerda

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.

Ryan Bani Tahmaseb

Eastie Farm: Cultivating Education, Nurturing Communities

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

WPS

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

Laura Tavares

Wonderland at WPS

Why we said “yes” to a 48-hour Hackathon

Laura Tavares

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

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

Carrie Wihbey

Competency-Based Education: An Opportunity for Real-World Relevance and Community-Building

Competencies are not a solution all on their own, but as part of a structure that promotes both belonging and authentic community engagement

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