Latin Heritage Month Resources
DEI
The contributions of Latinx people are extensive and touch every fabric of American society. In celebration of this rich culture, our DEI Learning and Development Committee put together this list…
4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health As You Return to Work
Supporting Young Children
The key: focus on healing. Between March and May of this year, the number of children visiting the emergency room for mental health issues rose by more than 30%. We know the past…
The Child Tax Credit: A Proven Investment to Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty
On July 15th, the parents of 60 million children throughout America began receiving monthly checks as part of the Child Tax Credit (CTC). This historic program is projected to cut child…
Pride Month Learning Resources
DEI
“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” – George Takei As part of…
AAPI Heritage Month Learning Resources
DEI
Asian American Pacific Islander Month is a commemoration of the culture, contributions and history of Asian American Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all…
5 STEM Activities To Try At Home
Over the last few months, the BoSTEM team has hosted multiple Movie, Make + Meet events for students in collaboration with several of our partners. These events take place virtually…
Book a Stay in Portsmouth – Give Back to the United Way!
As travel begins to open again, many families are looking for fun getaways close to home. If this sounds like you, consider a trip to the historic, Seacoast town of…
Top 5 STEM Chats For Kids To Watch At Home
One of the most important aspects of our work at BoSTEM is encouraging students to pursue careers in STEM by introducing them to people working all across the various STEM…
Teacher Externships show educators how to deal with the next generation of health and cybersecurity threats
Preparing Youth to Succeed
During our Teacher Externship, educators from Boston Public Schools across all levels of education listened to and engaged with employees from several STEM-based companies. The event itself was split into…
Black History Month Resources and Learning Opportunities
DEI
The DEI Learning and Development subcommittee is leading our internal learning journey as a collective United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley staff. Each month, the committee selects a…