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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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City Connects Top Blog Posts of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on accomplishments and the good work of City Connects and the Mary E. […]

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The Power of Opportunity: The Center for Thriving Children Launches Growing Opportunities Lab

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 […]