Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
How School Leaders Prioritize Equity, Achievement, and Wellness - Even in Challenging Times
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.
Arts Help Communities Connect, Heal, Imagine
Local partners across Massachusetts are addressing social issues.
Planning with Purpose on Boston's Waterfront
Three essential components to creating a waterfront all residents can access and benefit from.
Reflections on Joining Barr in an All-Remote Context
Staff members share their experiences and takeaways.
Leadership Development Programs Need an Upgrade: Five Ways to Advance Racial Equity
Promoting, retaining, and supporting BIPOC leadership within nonprofits is critical for driving systemic change.
We Know Principals Are Important, So Why Doesn’t Anyone Want to Be One These Days?
The pandemic is driving principals out, and preparation programs don’t give them the support they need.
Reimagining Philanthropy’s Commitment to Racial Equity
The realities of white supremacy, systemic racism, and violence against people of color and LGBTQ+ people — always present but rarely challenged by those with power — demand intense reflection and tangible action.
Barr Awards $27.1 Million in First Quarter of 2022
Grants include support for a new black box theater in Boston, a campaign to amplify public transit information for Spanish-speaking riders, and support for an innovative high school redesign.
MA Residents Deeply Value the Arts and Hope for Change
Post Covid-19 pandemic and America’s overdue racial reckoning, what do communities and audiences want from the arts and cultural organizations?
Transformative Schools Require Transformative Leaders
New fellowship for aspiring school leaders who seek to reimagine high school.