Leading Together
Building Private Nonprofit Economic Development Organizations for Gateway City Growth & Renewal
Leading Together
Four Case Studies of Successful Gateway City Initiatives
Leading Together
Developing a Fresh Generation Of Civic Leaders in Worcester
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Research suggests collaborative leadership is a key distinction between comeback cities and those still struggling to transition to the new economy. This raises the fundamental question: how do cities prepare the next generation of civic leaders to work together effectively? Studies show collaborative leadership thrives in cities where citizens trust their government, are engaged in
Topic(s): Gateway Cities, Research
Leading Together
The Holyoke Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Case Study
Leading Together
The Lawrence Community Partnerships Case Study
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In 2012, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education moved to address the chronically low performance of the Lawrence Public Schools by placing the district in receivership. Jeff Riley, the leader appointed to transform the system, immediately set about extending the school day to offer students a wider array of learning opportunities. A central
Topic(s): Education, Gateway Cities
Leading Together
The Five District Partnership Case Study
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Leading Together: The Five District Partnership Case Study describes a collaborative venture developed by the Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Revere and Winthrop school districts in response to the challenge of student mobility. Every year, thousands of students move among the schools in these neighboring cities, creating major disruptions in learning, as documented by previous MassINC research.
Topic(s): Gateway Cities
Building Community-Wide Social and Emotional Support Systems in Massachusetts Gateway Cities
Assessing Progress from the Perspective of Local Educators
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Social and emotional support systems are a key pillar of the vision for education that Gateway City leaders developed collectively in 2013. These systems protect at-risk children who, without effective intervention, face difficulties that can result in enormous costs for entire cities. The universal learning experiences at the core of these systems are equally important.
Topic(s): Education, Gateway Cities