Category: Student Interest

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From the Archives: Behind the Scenes Support for Coordinators

In City Connects schools across the nation and in Ireland, students are being connected with the out-of-school supports they need to thrive. […]

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From the Archives: City Connects in Indiana 

In 2021, the Center for Thriving Children at Boston College partnered with the Center for Vibrant Schools at Marian University to bring […]

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From the Archives: Helping Students in Every Season

While the blog is on summer vacation, we’re sharing past posts about the many ways City Connects helps students thrive.  This week’s […]

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City Connects Finds Success in First Rural Setting

City Connects has a long history of supporting students and families, with decades of evidence pointing to wide-ranging and long-term positive impacts. […]

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Riding to Resiliency: Biking Program Builds Confidence for Girls in Dedham

“The program really focuses on helping girls become strong leaders. Even when it’s raining, they do other activities to learn about leadership, […]

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Supporting the Coordinators: Professional Learning and a Community of Practice Ensure Coordinators Don’t Feel Alone 

City Connects Coordinators have a big job. They bring educators, school leaders, support staff, students, families, and community organizations together around a […]

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New Research Finds That City Connects Increases Enrollment in Public Schools

Enrollment in traditional public schools has been declining for almost a decade, spurred on by declining birth rates and an increase in […]

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City Connects Releases its 2026 Progress Report

This week City Connects released its biennial Progress Report, highlighting its continued impact on students and families across the United States and […]