Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Announcing the 2019 Class of Barr Fellows
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Selected for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the Greater Boston community.
What Do We Want All of Our High School Graduates to Know and Be Able to Do?
Barr announces RFP for New England communities to build a “portrait of a graduate” – a collective vision of high school graduates who are prepared for post-secondary success.
Barr Awards $17 Million in Second Quarter of 2019
New grants include support to design student-centered schools, accelerate the deployment of energy storage technology, and enhance resilient infrastructure and greenways in Massachusetts.
Boston Globe to Deepen Reporting on Education
Building on the successful “Valedictorians Project,” a broadened journalistic effort aims to increase quantity and quality of coverage and public discussions about Boston’s public schools.
It's Time to Prioritize Equity in Massachusetts' Energy Efficiency Programs
Alex Papali of Clean Water Action calls for collaborative action to ensure that the Commonwealth's energy efficiency programs support access for all communities.
Strengthening School Leadership in Massachusetts
New report examines challenges and opportunities for ensuring every school has an effective principal.
Boston Needs to Invest in a New Generation of Artists
This article was originally published in the Opinion section of The Boston Globe on June 6, 2019.
A Renaissance for Creativity in Essex County
Progress, projects, and early lessons from Essex County Community Foundation, two years in to its Creative County Initiative.
Walking a Mile in Our Grantees' Shoes
Barr’s director of grants management shares what we learned and some of the changes we’ve made after staff went through our own grant application process.
Barr Foundation Names New Education Program Officer
Ali Gross to join team focused on new school development and school redesigns that put success within reach of all students.