Expanding the Center for Thriving Children
The Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children, home to City Connects, is growing — and inaugurating a new leadership structure — […]
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Inspiring approaches to student support — based on our National Guidelines
It’s the first anniversary of the National Guidelines for Integrated Student Support, and we’re excited to report that they are helping educators […]
Congratulations to Mary E. Walsh
We’re excited to announce that Mary E. Walsh, the Executive Director of City Connects, is the recipient of this year’s Saint Robert […]
Welcoming immigrant students to City Connects schools
As immigration to the United States continues, schools are enrolling immigrant students and working to meet their needs. Providing this support to […]
Narrowing the “hope gap:” City Connects and lessons from Norway
Boston College Professor Eric Dearing has just published a research paper on student achievement gaps in Norway, and his research shows that […]
Sharing lessons and stories: City Connects’ Executive Director Mary Walsh
Ask Mary Walsh, the Executive Director of City Connects, about her love of education, and she talks about her parents who grew […]
National Governors Association highlights integrated student support
In 2022, “gubernatorial elections were held in 36 states and 3 territories,” according to the National Governors Association. And as these newly […]
Katie Drucker: Blending educational research and a passion for education
Katie Drucker first came to Boston College in 2000 as an undergraduate from Florida. “I came to B.C. thinking I wanted to […]
From the archives: Checking in with City Connects staff
While the blog is on summer vacation, we’re sharing past posts about the many ways City Connects helps students thrive. This week’s […]
From the archives: City Connects in Ireland
While the blog is on summer vacation, we’re sharing past posts about the many ways City Connects helps students thrive. This week’s […]