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Ryan Bani Tahmaseb
Jan 297 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
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Kateshia McAfee
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
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Anna Leonhard Lacerda
Nov 26, 20244 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
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WPS
Oct 3, 20242 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
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Rachel Adams
Aug 26, 20244 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.
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Anna Leonhard Lacerda
Jun 10, 20242 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.
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