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Dec 20, 20243 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

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Anna Leonhard Lacerda

Nov 26, 20244 min read

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

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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Laura Tavares

Jun 24, 20241 min read

Read today's edition of the Boston Globe to learn more about what students are saying about the power of learner-centered schooling .

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Anna Leonhard Lacerda

Jun 10, 20242 min read

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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WPS

Apr 27, 20241 min read

In this letter to the editor, We outline the conditions that are helping our partner districts to slash chronic absenteeism in middle school

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Laura Tavares

Jan 30, 20241 min read

We are excited to share this op-ed from today’s Boston Globe, "Learning to Love School: A Blueprint for Student Engagement.” Authored by...

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Laura Tavares

Dec 1, 20232 min read

WPS’s Middle School Pilot in Salem, MA is designed to reshape how local students experience school, and also to inform and inspire innovat

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