Behind the scenes at City Connects with Research Fellow Amy Heberle
Amy Heberle worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at City Connects during the 2017-2018 academic year. She is now an Assistant Professor […]
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City Connects runs on relationships
In education, relationships matter. As Professor James Comer of Yale University’s Child Study Center said during a 1995 lecture, “No significant learning […]
A national conversation on integrated student support
In schools across the country, students face barriers that make it tough for them to thrive in school, to do well academically, […]
What we are thankful for at City Connects
As we reflect on 2018, City Connects has a lot to be thankful for. Together, our dedicated coordinators, community partners, school […]
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 […]
A Bed For Every Child: a community partnership in Springfield delivers beds to more than 90 children
Across City Connects schools, community partnerships have a profound impact on children lives. One example is flourishing in Springfield, Mass. Last year, as we’ve […]
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 […]
The Weekly Connect 10/8/18
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! These are some […]
Study reveals that City Connects leads to a lower high school dropout rate
We’re proud to announce that a Boston College research study on high school dropout rates has just been published by AERA […]
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 […]