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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Anna Leonhard Lacerda

Dec 20, 20233 min read

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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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