Category: Education

“Helping people achieve things they didn’t think were possible”

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John Travis

Senior Program Officer, Education

A Q&A with Senior Program Officer for Education, John Travis

August 22, 2023 | Category: Education

Students Excel When Expectations for Them Are High

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Jessica Waters

Guest Author · Executive Director, Nowell Academy

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Thomas Brodnitzki

Guest Author · Principal, Impact Academy

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Janet Schweizer

Guest Author · Director, Evolve Academy

Three New England school leaders on helping young people overcome obstacles and pursue lives of opportunity and choice.

July 26, 2023 | Category: Education

Moving from Vision to Practice with School Transformation

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Ali Gross

Program Officer, Education

An update on the nine communities in a Portrait of a Graduate cohort as they make their plans a reality.

April 20, 2023 | Category: Education

Learning to Support Equitable School Transformation

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Kyra Caspary, PhD

Guest Author · Senior Principal Researcher, SRI Education

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Miya Warner, PhD

Guest Author · Senior Principal Researcher, SRI Education

Barr evaluation partners from SRI Education share three insights on what it takes to design for and support whole school change.

March 16, 2023 | Category: Education

New Funding Opportunity to Transform the High School Experience

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Jenny Curtin

Director of Education

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Ali Gross

Program Officer, Education

Barr seeks proposals from teams of high school and system leaders who are ready to meet the moment.

February 01, 2023 | Category: Education

Jenny Curtin Named Education Program Director

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Jim Canales

President & Trustee

Jenny Curtin assumes leadership of Barr’s Education Team and strategies to advance educational equity in high schools across New England.

November 10, 2022 | Category: Barr News

Boston Public Schools Showcase Innovation Amid Ongoing Challenges

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Jenny Curtin

Director of Education

Four high school options provide inspiration for what's possible.

November 07, 2022 | Category: Education

New Funding Extends Transformation Efforts in Five High Schools

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Jenny Curtin

Director of Education

Beyond Engage New England is a $2.85 million investment in five schools committed to ensuring post-secondary success for all students.

July 27, 2022 | Category: Education

Growth and Opportunity: Education Team Updates

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Roger Nozaki

Vice President for Strategy and Programs

Exciting additions and transitions within Barr’s Education Program Team.

June 29, 2022 | Category: Education

How School Leaders Prioritize Equity, Achievement, and Wellness - Even in Challenging Times

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Ben Klompus

Guest Author · Managing Director of Innovation and Impact, Relay Graduate School of Education

While the last two years have been challenging for all, some leaders have redoubled their focus on equity, achievement, and wellness in their classrooms. In a new series, Relay follows exceptional leaders from across the country to document and share their effective leadership strategies.

May 10, 2022 | Category: Education