By the numbers: City Connects in Dublin, Ireland
City Connects is in its third year of operations in Ireland, where it’s running in Dublin’s North East Inner City (NEIC), an […]
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Sharing lessons and stories: City Connects’ Executive Director Mary Walsh
Ask Mary Walsh, the Executive Director of City Connects, about her love of education, and she talks about her parents who grew […]
National Governors Association highlights integrated student support
In 2022, “gubernatorial elections were held in 36 states and 3 territories,” according to the National Governors Association. And as these newly […]
City Connects Coordinator Jelena Soots sees kids the way she wanted to be seen
“I’ve been a teacher for a long time, but I’ve never helped kids at this level,” Jelena Soots says. She’s the City […]
City Connects launches in Beverly
This fall, City Connects launched in the Beverly Public School system, and just a few months in, we’re seeing successes. Beverly was […]
To boost attendance, build a stronger school community
Myriam Villalobos has so much optimism and energy that she has turned chronic absenteeism into an opportunity for building a stronger school […]
Grief and Loss in Minnesota: Helping students face painful transitions
For many students, the challenges of the pandemic have included coping with unexpected grief. “What we’re seeing, especially since COVID-19, are a […]
City Connects ‘eliminates barriers to receiving a great education’
City Connects is based on a powerful principle: Help students thrive in school, particularly in high-poverty areas, by addressing the out-of-school barriers […]
Growing by leaps and bounds in Indiana
Last year, thanks to our partnership with Marian University’s Center for Vibrant Schools, City Connects launched in 30 public and charter schools […]
Beth Looney sees City Connects from many angles
During a career that has stretched from teaching to becoming a principal, Beth Looney has seen education and City Connects from all […]