As more companies prepare to bring more workers back to the office, our state’s early education and out-of-school time sector is about to face a new stress test. Early education,…
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…
This year has been one of the most challenging on record for students, parents and teachers alike. The impacts of the pandemic have been far-reaching and significant, and we have yet…
This year BoSTEM is overjoyed to announce our partnership with Digital Ready to offer students throughout the Boston area an innovative AP Computer Science course that emphasizes social justice in…
This STEM Week we allowed more students than ever to “See themselves in STEM”. Despite the pandemic, we persisted harnessing the T in STEM to provide a multitude of programs…
Celebrate Read Across America Day and share with kids THE IMPORTANCE OF reading Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. It’s a day when teachers, parents, and…
At United Way, we envision a world where all young people — regardless of background or zip code — graduate ready to succeed in careers and life. To get there,…
It’s that time. While many of us are thinking about buying backpacks and new shoes to send kids back to school, the real work actually begins much earlier. In fact,…
The years before a child turns 5 are critical for brain development. They are also the time when young children develop the foundations of social and emotional well-being. Below are…
Nothing melts a heart faster than a baby’s smile. But as rewarding as that smile is to you, it’s also a critical moment in that baby’s healthy development. “During the…