Boston Connects is a school-based, systemic collaboration among Boston Public Schools, community agencies, and Boston College designed to promote strengths in academic, social-emotional, and physical well-being and alleviate barriers to learning in elementary school students.
Our mission is to have children engage and learn in school by connecting each child with a tailored set of prevention, intervention, and enrichment services s/he needs to thrive.
Boston Connects now works systemically across twelve elementary and K-8 schools, in order to:
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Significantly increase student academic achievement
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Reduce barriers to learning through provision of student support and family support services, including mental health and social services.
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Expand academic and cultural enrichment opportunities through positive youth development activities
You can find further information about our programs, see our findings and other results, see the list of schools we are currently working with, or find out more about our participation with the community.