Events

Upcoming Events

2021 Condition of Education in the Commonwealth

Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 11:00 AM

Virtual

COVID-19 has drastically reshaped the way our students learn and exacerbated the inequities that already plagued our schools and society. Our education system is at a crossroads.

Recent Event

Condition of Education in Western MA: Opening Opportunity in the COVID Era

October 28, 2020

Webinar

Please join us for a webinar to discuss the state of education in Western Massachusetts in 2020. We’ll discuss how the regional business community can help address students’ learning and opportunity loss and social-emotional wellbeing through community mentoring and leadership.

Coping with Remote Learning: Questions to Help Parents Navigate this Challenging Time

December 14, 2020

With the vast majority of students engaged in either remote or hybrid learning, parents and caregivers are feeling the strain of balancing work responsibilities with their child’s learning at home. For far too many, this challenge is made more daunting by job loss, unstable living situations, and illness. Remote learning is new for almost everyone and, naturally, parents have a lot of questions. Is my child learning? What’s my role? How can I help? It can feel overwhelming. As important as it may seem to worry about every single aspect of your child’s education, focusing on a few key things can help manage your stress and ensure your child has a meaningful learning experience.