Opportunities matter. There’s a powerful link between access to opportunities in childhood—like high-quality child care, excellent classroom instruction, and structured after-school activities—and […]
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Meta-analysis finds positive […]
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Most states now […]
Jillian O’Neil’s passion for education started at an early age. During her summers as a high schooler, she worked as a counselor […]
City Connects Coordinators Focus on Building Trust and Relationships as School Gets Underway “Trust occurs over small moments,” City Connects Program Manager […]
Eric DearingExecutive DirectorThe Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children Dear Friends: I’m excited to welcome you to a new year at […]
“When City Connects began,” explained founder Mary Walsh, “we wanted to see if the idea of supporting the whole child – which […]
Everyone from pediatricians to preschool teachers is encouraging daily reading to young children, at home and while out in the community. Uplifting […]
City Connects matches students with out-of-school resources to provide opportunities that build on their strengths and address the challenges they face. By […]
Opportunity creates possibility. For students with an education, the possibilities are endless. But for students whose opportunities are limited by lack of […]
