Raising parents’ voices in Gary, Indiana
Last August, when Valerie Oliveras became the City Connects Coordinator at Banneker Elementary at Marquette in Gary, Ind., there was no parent-teacher […]
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The news from Ireland
City Connects has made the news in Ireland, where our model is being implemented in 10 schools in Dublin’s North East Inner […]
Safety Day turns into something even more special
Originally, the goal of Safety Day was to let students at Brunton Elementary School in Springfield, Mass., meet community helpers. But the […]
Cynthia Scheller is focusing on fidelity to have a bigger impact on kids
Scheller grew up in South Kingstown, R.I., “where I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a teacher. Well, […]
Sky’s the limit: Connecting kids to career options
Laurie Roule used to be a history teacher at STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, Mass. Then she decided to switch careers. And now […]
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 […]
Shakamak Schools awarded $1.8 million federal grant to expand City Connects
A $1.8 million federal grant is helping City Connects expand in Indiana’s Shakamak Schools to support students who are finding their way […]
The Weekly Connect 5/15/23
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Here are […]
Offering English Learners an “adventure”
Adventure can’t often be found in a spreadsheet, but Carla Ann Femino did just that. By analyzing data, she found a way […]
A Library, llamas, and City Connects
With one small card, families in Minneapolis can unlock a world of castles, llamas, and “crafternoons.” That’s why Maggie Longsdorf is on […]