Charting a Course to Universal, High-Quality Pre-K
A capstone investment building on more than a decade of progress for Boston’s youngest students.
When Collective Action Works Wonders
Key lessons from a highly successful public-private partnership focused on expanding access to high-quality arts education in Boston.
New Strategies for Barr’s Education Program
Grounded in the belief that all students can succeed in school and in life, our new portfolio represents sharper focus and expanding reach.
Announcing a New Addition to Barr’s Education Team
Jenny Curtin named senior program officer for Education.
Connecting All Students to Success In and Beyond High School
Leah Hamilton discusses the growing national movement to rethink secondary education and its influence on the Education program’s strategic planning process.
Quality Counts for Strong Starts
As she retires from the field, Mav Pardee of Children’s Investment Fund reflects on the importance of creating high-quality, supportive environments for early childhood learning.
Residency Program Redefines Teacher Preparation and Practice
Recently featured on PBS News Hour, Boston Teacher Residency is held up as an effective, scalable model of teaching in urban schools.
What Does It Take to Bring Good Ideas to Scale?
Chris Smith shares how the Summer Learning Project helped 6,500 Boston children return to school ready and motivated to learn.
National and Local Supporters Rally Behind Boston’s Disconnected Youth
$810,000 in national funding helps stalled high school graduates jump start their future.
A Few Words with Leah Hamilton
Get to know Barr’s new director of education