The power of data: from collection to action
At City Connects, we believe that to be able to effectively help children succeed in school and in life, we need to […]
Category: City Connects in Catholic Schools
Helping hands and Peace Paths to problem solving
For City Connects coordinators, supporting students and helping them succeed sometimes means giving them the tools they need to share their thoughts […]
Coordinators are the heart of City Connects
Our mission is to build a network of support and care for the students that we serve — but this is only […]
Confidence, competence, and care: building social-emotional skills in Minneapolis
When C.J. McGowan became the City Connects Coordinator at Ascension Catholic School, she saw students who had many needs — and also […]
A backpack and hope: third graders in Brockton help homeless students
While we are proud of the work that City Connects coordinators do to help homeless students, we are even more proud of […]
Community partner breakfast in Minnesota: eat, play, connect
City Connects is growing in Minnesota. But the program isn’t just getting bigger — serving over 2,000 students across 10 schools with […]
Strengths Matter Too, Positive Youth Development
What helps young people thrive? Taking their brain’s natural “plasticity” – the ability to change and grow – and combining this […]
From Awareness to Action in Minnesota
Laurie Acker’s experience with City Connects shows how awareness of students’ needs can lead to action. “The big ‘A ha,’ that […]
School Climate: a Q&A with Boston College’s Anastasia Raczek
School climate is making headlines – and peaking the interest of researchers and policymakers. So earlier this month, we caught up […]
Community Partners: Girls on the Run Twin Cities
Sometimes a community partner provides fun, exercise, inspiration, confidence, and a chance to cheer for grown-ups. That’s the story of Girls on […]