Big Sisters Recognizes Quincy School as Community Partner of the Year
Mentoring has an overwhelmingly positive impact on children, reducing rates of high school dropout and increasing enrollment in post-secondary education. City Connects […]
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Excellence in School Wellness Awards to 4 City Connects Boston Schools
Last month, Boston Public Schools (BPS) bestowed Excellence in School Wellness Awards to 13 schools, four of which were City Connects schools. […]
Two City Connects Schools Commended for Promoting Student Health
“Healthy Connections” awards were presented to two City Connects schools, the John F. Kennedy and the Josiah Quincy elementary schools, at the […]
Shoes That Fit & Nordstrom Donate New Balance Sneakers to Josiah Quincy School Students
One hundred children at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood received new footwear thanks to a donation from Shoes […]
City Connects School Wins Health Award
The John F. Kennedy elementary school in Jamaica Plain, a City Connects school, is being honored by the Alliance for a Healthier […]
Community Partner Breakfast: A Focus on Health & Wellness
Today, City Connects hosted our annual spring gathering of community partners. The meeting, “Creating Dynamic School Partnerships to Increase the Health and […]
Boston Teacher Wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science
Congratulations are in order for Wai Chin Ng, a 5th grade teacher at Josiah Quincy Elementary School, who is one of 85 […]
Quincy & Mission Hill Schools Win National Healthy School Awards
The Josiah Quincy Elementary School and the Mission Hill K-8 School have just been named recipients of bronze level National Recognition Awards […]
Boston Globe Coverage of Secretary Duncan’s Visit
The Boston Globe spent the day with Education Secretary Arne Duncan as he made several stops around the city–read their account of […]
Education Secretary Visits Boston’s Quincy School
On a day-long visit to Boston today, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be holding a round-table discussion about school-community partnerships […]