We have had an incredible year! At Wheelock we continue to deliver services to build on Lucy Wheelock’s vision to improve the lives of children and families.
Read More…Season’s greetings from the Aspire Institute
Aspire Wire
Aspire Wire is the blog of the Aspire Institute at Wheelock College. Our posts bridge research, policy, and practice on the topics of education, child and human development, and health and wellness.From Ideas to Action
Innovation Continues at Aspire Institute
The Aspire Institute retains its unique role as an innovation hub at Wheelock, offering both training and technical assistance on salient issues affecting children and families.
Read More…Alumna Spotlight: School Adjustment Counselor
Lichelle Bradshaw, Wheelock alumna, is a full time school adjustment counselor/school social worker in the Medford public school district and a part time clinical social […]
Read More…Why Should Educators Promote Curiosity?
In what ways can educators promote curiosity? Amina and three classmates are given ten minutes to build the tallest tower they possibly can with paper […]
Read More…Letter from Former President Jenkins-Scott Regarding Tragedy in Orlando
During the final days of her leadership, President Jackie Jenkins-Scott reached out to the Wheelock Community regarding the tragic shooting in Orlando, which targeted the […]
Read More…The 2016 United States Presidential Nomination Process
The American presidential nomination process is one of the most extensive, difficult and costly processes in the world. This guide can help you understand the process.
Read More…Partnering for Teaching and Mentoring Success: Life Is Good Kids Foundation and Aspire Institute
On January 30, 2016, twenty Teacher Support Project mentors and eleven teachers were welcomed by The Life Is Good Kids Foundation to their Boston headquarters to participate in The Playmaker Movement Workshop.
Read More…Professor Sandra McEvoy’s Unique Perspective on Political Science
Associate Professor of Political Science Sandra McEvoy came to Wheelock from a large think tank, where she focused on relationships between gender and conflict.
Read More…Allow Brokenness, and Welcome Progress: A Perspective on the 2015 National Race Amity Conference
At the 5th annual National Center for Race Amity Conference in Quincy, Massachusetts, we all became participants in the fight for social justice.
Read More…Citywide K-12 School Enrollment – Equal Access for All Families
All families should have the right to the same opportunities and not need to know ‘the secret handshake’ to participate. Imagine going to a local […]
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