Registration Open for Online Info Session on New Education RFP
Join us December 12 to learn more and ask questions about our newly-released request for proposals for innovative schools and programs for students off track to high school graduation in New England.
Barr Seeks Proposals from Innovative Schools and Programs
Foundation issues RFP for planning and design of schools and programs in New England focused on connecting students off track to graduation to success in high school and beyond.
Barr Launches New Initiative to Support Off-Track Youth
The Education Program issues Request for Information and invites responses through October 21.
What is Personalized Learning Anyway?
Jenny Curtin, senior program officer in Education, shares about what it is (and isn’t) and promising examples of key elements taking root in our region.
Unpacking a successful high school design approach—Linked Learning
Senior Program Officer for Education Jenny Curtin offers a recap of a recent Barr-sponsored webinar on the topic of Linked Learning (recording included).
Charting a Course to Universal, High-Quality Pre-K
A capstone investment building on more than a decade of progress for Boston’s youngest students.
When Collective Action Works Wonders
Key lessons from a highly successful public-private partnership focused on expanding access to high-quality arts education in Boston.
New Strategies for Barr’s Education Program
Grounded in the belief that all students can succeed in school and in life, our new portfolio represents sharper focus and expanding reach.
Announcing a New Addition to Barr’s Education Team
Jenny Curtin named senior program officer for Education.
Connecting All Students to Success In and Beyond High School
Leah Hamilton discusses the growing national movement to rethink secondary education and its influence on the Education program’s strategic planning process.