Category: Mary E. Walsh

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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 Making Headlines in Ireland

The National Centre for City Connects Ireland is approaching its two-year anniversary. Launched in partnership with Mary Immaculate College, Boston College, and […]

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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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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 […]