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February 6, 2026February 6, 2026#Coordinators, City Connects, City Connects in Catholic Schools, CityConnects, Dedham Public Schools, Education, Evidence, Government, Health & Wellness, Indiana, Integrated Student Support, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Schools & Districts, Springfield, Springfield Public Schools, Student Interest, Video, Whole Class Review

City Connects Coordinators Amplify Student Success

This week, as we observe National School Counseling Week, City Connects is proud to join the nationwide celebration of the dedicated professionals […]

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026Boston, Boston Public Schools, Center for Thriving Children, City Connects, CityConnects, Dedham Public Schools, Dedham Public Schools, DESE, Education, Government, Health & Wellness, Integrated Student Support, Massachusetts, News, Salem Public Schools, Schools & Districts, Springfield Public Schools

Mass. should think outside the classroom and systematize student support: A Letter to the Editor from Dr. Mary Walsh

Mary Walsh, Executive Director of City Connects, had a letter to the editor published in the Boston Globe. Her letterresponds to an […]

October 17, 2025October 16, 2025Massachusetts, Springfield, Springfield Public Schools

Vibrancy of Springfield Community Celebrated During Hispanic Heritage Month

On a warm Sunday in September, thousands filled Main Street in Springfield, MA for the city’s 35th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. […]

July 25, 2025#Indiana, Boston, Boston Public Schools, CityConnects, Education, Health & Wellness, Massachusetts, Nonprofit/Community Agencies, Springfield Public Schools

From the Archives: City Connects in the Heartland

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

July 17, 2025#Indiana, Boston, Boston Public Schools, City Connects, CityConnects, Education, Health & Wellness, Massachusetts, Nonprofit/Community Agencies, Springfield Public Schools

From the Archives: The People Behind City Connects

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

February 14, 2025#Coordinators, CityConnects, community partners, Massachusetts, Springfield Public Schools

Forest Park Coordinators

It is often persistent small acts that ultimately create big changes. The Coordinators in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts, exemplify […]

February 7, 2025Boston, Boston Public Schools, City Connects in Catholic Schools, CityConnects, Dedham Public Schools, Education, Massachusetts, Salem Public Schools, Springfield Public Schools

City Connects in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has long emphasized the necessity of addressing the needs of the “whole child.” For years, advocates, educators, researchers, and policymakers have […]

December 19, 2024CityConnects, Education, Massachusetts, Nonprofit/Community Agencies, Springfield Public Schools

The Work We Do: Springfield Program Manager – Stephanie Sanabria

A City Connects Coordinator’s job is unique. They connect with teachers and parents, community partners and school administrators, to ensure each and […]

July 18, 2024CityConnects, Education, Health & Wellness, Ireland, Massachusetts, Springfield Public Schools

From the archives: principals share their perspectives on City Connects

While the blog goes on summer vacation, we’ll spend the coming weeks sharing past blog posts about how City Connects helps students […]

May 23, 2024January 7, 2026Anchor, CityConnects, Education, Massachusetts, Springfield Public Schools

Sharing good news from Salem and Springfield

Since the pandemic, Massachusetts has experienced one of the widest academic achievement gaps between “poor and non-poor” students of any state studied […]