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"Understanding math is not a privilege, but a fundamental right, essential for building a more just and equitable future." Mathematics Director Anjali Deshpande led a post-film discussion of "Counted Out. Math is Power" with Omo Moses and Maisha Moses that touched on the importance of math literacy in our democracy. Read the highlights of the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/emdAYwZw

We are ecstatic to see 2024 School on the Move Prize Winner Mattahunt Elementary featured on Boston 25 News! It is encouraging to see one of Boston Public School's bright spots get recognized for its student and family engagement, community partnerships, and innovative curriculum that features the nation’s first dual language Haitian Creole program. Watch the segment below: https://lnkd.in/eUVwnSwX

EdVestors is excited to be collaborating again with the Community Music Center of Boston to provide direct service to interns during this year's Bloomberg Arts Internship program! CMCB is a longtime partner of EdVestors as a BPS Arts Expansion grantee providing quality music instruction in long-term residencies in Boston Public Schools and serving a worksite for the BAI Program. Shoutout to BAI'24 interns Hannah, Micahel, and Nubiah who worked with CMCB last year! Rising senior high school students in Boston can apply to BAI Boston for a 7-week paid internship program. Besides working in a local arts nonprofit organization, interns can develop their communication skills, prepare for college and their careers, explore the arts and culture landscape in Boston, and receive personal and professional coaching. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e3Skcx-5 #bostoninternship #artsinternship #summerinternship #internshipopportunity

In a joint op-ed, EdVestors President and CEO Marinell Rousmaniere and The Learning Accelerator CEO Beth Rabbitt spotlight 2023 School on the Move finalists Boston Green Academy, East Boston High School, and Fenway High School for their efforts in adapting and improving to better prepare students and empower them to make informed decisions about their futures. Learn more about these exemplary Boston high schools here: https://lnkd.in/eUiT6Sjx

We are proud to have Anjali Deshpande Ph.D. as part of our team in leading our work around improving math education and supporting math educators in Boston!

Check out some of the artwork by Boston Public School students exhibited at City Hall! As part of Youth Art Month, the BPS Arts Department showcases art by students that reflects the quality instruction of our teachers and the dedication, skill development, and creativity of our students. Don't miss out and see the exhibit until April 11. #BPSArts4All

Dozens of PIC staff attended this year’s Seamless Advising Summit, held on Tuesday at UMass Boston. EdVestors convened the event on behalf of New Skills Boston—a cross-sector partnership making quality career pathways accessible to more Boston students. The Summit was a day-long professional learning experience working towards the collective goal of creating a seamless college and career advising process for students. ? PIC staff shared their expertise by facilitating two workshop sessions. Joseph McLaughlin, Director of Research, Strategy, and Operations, joined by Employer Engagement Manager Laila Jalilian and Career Services Manager Anthony Contreras, presented on labor market insights in Greater Boston and advising students on healthcare internships. Annabelle Cataloni, Assistant Director for Postsecondary Education, guided a discussion group on the best ways to support students through key transitions in their educational journeys. Over 30 PIC staff attended the event and engaged in college and career-themed workshops. At the end of the event, the partnership between the PIC and BPS was recognized for increasing the number of students who participate in MyCAP and career-connected learning. Jimmy Wyman, PIC Director of Career Services, and Erin Jaques, BPS, Assistant Director of College and Career Advising K-12 at Boston Public Schools, accepted the award. Thank you to our fellow New Skills Boston partners for a day filled with connection and learning: event organizer Edvestors, Boston Public Schools, Bunker Hill CC, UMass Boston, Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, The Boston Foundation, and the Boston Office of Workforce Development.

Had a wonderful experience at this year’s Seamless Advising Summit with EdVestors-thanks to LaVonia Montoute' and the team for bringing us together! Honored to join Femi Stoltz Herman Perez-Sostre, Jr. Lisa Bower, and Sam Shroll on a panel about Financial Aid Public Policy. Thank you all for your sharing your knowledge and passion for supporting learners in these uncertain times! Looking forward to continuing these important conversations! #highered #FinancialAid #StudentSuccess Katie Mandosa-Hayes Ayesha Cammaerts Katie Hill Jessica Sáenz, MPH (they, them, elle) Norma Rey-Alicea Amanda Seider Lorena Lopera Marinell Rousmaniere Kerry McKittrick Antoniya Marinova Heang Ly

It was a pleasure to gather and connect with a community of more than 300 individuals from Boston Public Schools, postsecondary institutions, community-based organizations, and the City of Boston Office of Workforce Development at the Seamless Advising Summit! With more than 20 workshop sessions and nearly 70 presenters, this was our largest and most expansive convening in terms of topics covered. The Summit was a one-stop shop for insights on policy & data, student supports, middle grades career exploration, postsecondary transitions, pathways, and workforce development. We are grateful to MA Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, PhD for joining us and amplifying the importance of advising and career pathways. Thank you to The Boston Foundation for supporting our work in New Skills Boston!

My favorite part of EdVestors's Seamless Advising Summit is the PEOPLE: real connections and a genuine commitment to economic mobility. Blessed and honored to be on a panel about Financial Aid Public Policy with some of the kindest changemakers: Herman Perez-Sostre, Jr., Elizabeth Pimentel, and Sam Shroll. & Femi Stoltz, your facilitation, intention, and transparency inspire me. I'm in awe of Boston's network of practitioners.