Community Engagement
The Case for High School Interns on Campus
It’s indisputable: Summer internships improve young people’s lives. They increase employment and earnings, reduce involvement in the criminal justice system, and strengthen educational outcomes. The data are so clear that in 2024, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu guaranteed a summer job to every Boston Public Schools (BPS) student who applies. For employers, summer internships provide an […]
Better Training for Boston’s Next School Leaders
Decisions made at the school district level—good and bad—affect every student, family, and school. Few know this better than Anne Hernández, who has worked in Boston Public Schools (BPS) since 2007, most recently mentoring and coaching 17 social workers across 13 schools. During the 2024–2025 school year, Hernández was part of the inaugural Dr. Carol […]
Creating Opportunities Where STEM Learning Comes to Life
On a crisp October morning during the first day of Massachusetts STEM Week, the William Monroe Trotter K–6 School brought its spirit of curiosity and discovery to Boston University. The day started as early 70 students from the Trotter School filled the BU Wheelock lobby, joined by BU undergraduates from ED 350: Sensemaking in STEM […]