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Sky’s the limit: Connecting kids to career options
Laurie Roule used to be a history teacher at STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, Mass. Then she decided to switch careers. And now she’s helping sixth, seventh, and eighth graders think about their careers as the academy’s City Connects coordinator. “I taught eighth grade forever,” Roule says. “And eighth grade is when students choose what high school…
The Weekly Connect 5/30/23
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week: Schools can help students with end-of-year stress. The Biden Administration is increasing access to school-based mental health services. As the pandemic wanes, preschools…
Congratulations to Mary E. Walsh
We’re excited to announce that Mary E. Walsh, the Executive Director of City Connects, is the recipient of this year’s Saint Robert Bellarmine, S.J., Award, “in recognition of her exemplary career and significant contributions that have consistently and purposefully advanced the mission of Boston College.” Walsh received the honor on Monday at Boston College’s graduation…
The Weekly Connect 5/22/23
Here’s the new edition of The Weekly Connect. Check it out and sign up to have it delivered to your inbox! Here are some of the things we’ve been reading about this week: Schools can use social media best practices to promote social connections. Illinois becomes the first state to pass a law requiring public schools…
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