Warmth in the Cold: Three Winter Stories
This winter has been colder and snowier than any in City Connects’ students’ lifetimes. Most of the Northeast has received record-breaking amounts […]
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Coordinators And Communities Spread Compassion this Winter
As snow continues to pile up in the Northeast, City Connects Coordinators are teaming up with community organizations to make sure students […]
The Chain Reaction: Nan Yang Helps Turn Data into Action
As a survey researcher for Boston College’s Center for Thriving Children, Nan Yang finds great joy in seeing the positive impact her […]
Mass. should think outside the classroom and systematize student support: A Letter to the Editor from Dr. Mary Walsh
Mary Walsh, Executive Director of City Connects, had a letter to the editor published in the Boston Globe. Her letterresponds to an […]
Meet the Team: Jillian O’Neil
Jillian O’Neil’s passion for education started at an early age. During her summers as a high schooler, she worked as a counselor […]
From the Archives: City Connects in the Heartland
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: The People Behind City Connects
While the blog is on summer vacation, we’re sharing past posts about the many ways City Connects helps students thrive. This week’s […]
25th Anniversary Blog Post: Research-Practice Partnership
“When City Connects began,” explained founder Mary Walsh, “we wanted to see if the idea of supporting the whole child – which […]
Giraffes, basketballs, and groceries: A community approach to early math learning
Everyone from pediatricians to preschool teachers is encouraging daily reading to young children, at home and while out in the community. Uplifting […]
City Connects in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has long emphasized the necessity of addressing the needs of the “whole child.” For years, advocates, educators, researchers, and policymakers have […]