As director of the Education Program, Jenny provides strategic leadership for the three education strategy areas – Catalyze New Models, Invest in Educators, and Build Public Will – in support of the goal of connecting all high school students to success. Jenny began serving in this capacity in July 2022.
New Funding Opportunity to Transform the High School Experience
Barr seeks proposals from teams of high school and system leaders who are ready to meet the moment.
Boston Public Schools Showcase Innovation Amid Ongoing Challenges
Four high school options provide inspiration for what's possible.
New Funding Extends Transformation Efforts in Five High Schools
Beyond Engage New England is a $2.85 million investment in five schools committed to ensuring post-secondary success for all students.
Not Just Recovery, But Reinvention
Three lessons from schools where COVID innovations offer new solutions for student success.
The Critical High School Years
Recent report pinpoints key areas to help students succeed in high school and shows importance of data about students’ post-secondary experiences.
Creating a More Equitable High School Experience Requires Whole School Change
Supporting all students to succeed requires much more than a stand-alone racial equity training, program, or role.
Innovation Is Everywhere
Schools across the United States are leading change from within. Why don’t we know more about them?
Words of Advice from Seven Schools Reimagining Where Learning Happens
After two years of planning work, school teams share what they have learned about redesigning high schools to better leverage community assets.
What Do We Want All of Our High School Graduates to Know and Be Able to Do?
Barr announces RFP for New England communities to build a “portrait of a graduate” – a collective vision of high school graduates who are prepared for post-secondary success.
The Why, What, and How of a High School Portrait of a Graduate
Explore key insights and a recording from a webinar led by a recent college graduate of an innovative school, a local educator, and leaders of national nonprofits.