5 Ways Kids Benefit from Civic Engagement
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Here’s a question most parents of teens ask at least daily: How do I get my teen off their screen? The answer isn’t as elusive as you may think: it’s…
For Young People, Civic Engagement Pays Off
Preparing Youth to Succeed
State Representative Andy Vargas stepped up to the podium in the House Chamber and told the standing-room only crowd about how he got his start in policy and government. When…
How Lynn Is Building A Roadmap For Success For Its Students
Preparing Youth to Succeed
The fifth largest school district in Massachusetts, Lynn Public Schools has a crucial mission: preparing more than 17,000 young people to succeed in the college and career opportunities that lie…
Applying to College? Take Some Tips from our Marian L. Heard Scholars
Preparing Youth to Succeed
There’s nothing quite like getting ready to send your kid to college, you no doubt have an ever-growing list of questions about the process. From applications to possible majors your…
Tocqueville Membership Spotlight: Pat and Michele Murray
Donor Story
Pat and Michele Murray are a combined philanthropic force to be reckoned with. Patrick has served in the charitable sphere in nearly every imaginable capacity. Meanwhile, Michele is an incredibly…
North Shore AmeriCorps Changes Lives — Just Ask Claire
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Claire was a long way from the Dominican Republic. On her first day at Salem High School, she was in awe of the school’s size, of the students buzzing about,…
In the Face of Challenge, Paving a Way to College and Career
Preparing Youth to Succeed
The national college admissions bribery scandal has sparked a new level of attention on the competition and costs that together put college out of reach to many students. While the…
At West End House, Joel Finds STEM Opportunities He Never Expected
Preparing Youth to Succeed
When Joel arrived in Boston from Guatemala at seven, he knew very little English. His parents knew he needed to learn the language if he was going to succeed, but…
Young People Catch Waves, An Enthusiasm For STEM at Courageous Sailing
Preparing Youth to Succeed
At United Way of Massachusetts Bay, we know that middle school is the period when many young people start falling out of love with their math and science courses. We…
5 Ways for Kids to Explore STEM
Preparing Youth to Succeed
This month, we’re exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the need for more kids to get involved and excited about STEM topics in middle school, where interest usually…