25th Anniversary Blog Post: Research-Practice Partnership
“When City Connects began,” explained founder Mary Walsh, “we wanted to see if the idea of supporting the whole child – which […]
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Making Summer Magic: City Connects Coordinators Secure Summer Support for Families
Sailing lessons, overnight camp, new bikes, and summer learning. These are just a few of the opportunities City Connects Coordinators are helping […]
Spreading Student Support in Massachusetts
Understand the strengths and needs of every student. Identify resources in the community. Connect students to out-of-school resources that ignite their interests […]
Top Blog Posts of 2025 So Far…
As we head into a long weekend, we wanted to take a moment to highlight people around our network who are creating […]
Connecting Policymakers to Research on What Works for Students
The Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children generates knowledge at the intersection of research and practice. The Center aims to advance […]
The Weekly Connect 3/3/2025
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Here are […]
Giraffes, basketballs, and groceries: A community approach to early math learning
Everyone from pediatricians to preschool teachers is encouraging daily reading to young children, at home and while out in the community. Uplifting […]
The Weekly Connect 2/24/2025
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Here are […]
Inside a School Powered by City Connects: A Photo Essay
When I joined the team at City Connects, I knew I was stepping into an organization that shared my passion for making […]
The Weekly Connect 2/17/25
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Here are […]