Boston is exploring ways to make summer programming accessible for more families, including full-day summer programs that match parents’ work schedules, transportation to and from programs, and before- and after-program care, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said on…
On Thursday, October 14, 2021 Boston After School & Beyond was joined by more than 250 community leaders, including Boston Public Schools Superintendent, Brenda Cassellius, to assess the challenges and successes of 2021 summer learning outcomes…
After an academic year that left many behind, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius set a goal to create a summer plan for every student, including offering free educational programs that would largely benefit English learners, students of color,…
Kids across the country have fallen behind after more than a year of interrupted, unstable and inequitable virtual school. And they’ll need to go to summer school to catch up. Yes, but: It’s not that easy….
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius detailed a series of programs for students to access support services, academic recovery, acceleration initiatives and other enrichment activities aimed at filling the gaps left by a year of remote…
Boston Public Schools is teaming up with Boston Afterschool and Beyond on an ambitious goal: enrolling nearly 28,000 students in summer recreational and enrichment programs. “This summer is the most important summer that I’ve ever seen…
It will be a summer full of “acceleration academies,” tutoring, math instruction, and community college coursework for Massachusetts students under a $70 million grant plan rolled out by state officials Friday. The state grants to schools…
Throughout the transition to in-person learning, many families, especially families of color, have chosen to stay remote. Some of those families have made use of learning pods operated by community centers partnering with Boston After School and…
When school buildings abruptly closed last spring, many wealthy families quickly pooled their resources to pay for private teachers, academic coaches, and art instructors to supplement their children’s at-home schooling in small groups, or “learning pods.”…
Boston Public Schools and after-school providers stepped up planning last week to create emergency learning centers where students will be able to gather in person during the fall to study. “Our goal is to serve every…