Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are used to support adult learning and drive meaningful collaboration around a common problem of practice. The cycle highlights key touchpoints of instruction leaders, the PLC design team, and participants.
Boston Green Academy offers Boston’s only federally funded Environmental Science CTE program, providing students in grades 9-12 with in-depth coursework, field trips, and industry partnerships. Students have opportunities to engage in hands-on experiences where they learn to operate a container farm, run a business, and earn valuable certifications all to put them on the path to green careers.
Boston Green Academy ditches traditional, textbook learning in favor of a hands-on approach. Students delve into real-world environmental issues through field trips, data collection, interviews, and research. Imagine a biology class studying local water quality by collecting samples from a nearby river.
Boston Green Academy’s Student Development Team ensures that students and their families have access to resources and opportunities that promote growth, independence, and success. From assisting with applications to providing ongoing support throughout their educational journey, the team helps students thrive in college, career, and community leadership.
Boston Green Academy’s November 2023 instructional rounds protocol outlines a structured approach to classroom observation and improvement. The document details the observation schedule, including dedicated times for classroom visits, feedback sessions, and debriefing meetings. It also provides note-taking sheets to guide observers during classroom walkthroughs and may include additional resources like rubrics or reflection prompts to support the observation and feedback process. This structured protocol ensures consistency and focus, allowing the BGA educators to effectively evaluate and enhance its teaching and learning practices.
Fenway Partnerships aims to provide students with well-rounded education that goes beyond textbooks. Their impressive network of nearly 40 partners strengthens student success from entry to graduation and beyond, with a focus on college and career pathways and enriching extracurricular activities.
Fenway High School prioritized collaboration among teachers, counselors, and college partners to build a comprehensive support system for students. By providing training on effective use of advisory periods, office hours, and tutoring, the school aimed to enhance student success. To address the specific goal of improving literacy and comprehension, teachers participated in inquiry groups focused on developing instructional strategies. These strategies included creating text sets, scaffolding complex texts, and building vocabulary to prepare students for college-level coursework.
Fenway High School’s collaboration with early college partners is key to program effectiveness. There is weekly contact with partner institutions, which allows for immediate adjustments and improvements to the student experience. Mid-semester progress monitoring helps Fenway and higher education advisors identify areas needing improvement and develop personalized plans for student success. Partners like UMass Boston provide valuable resources, such as academic advisors and math tutors, during weekly support block sessions. This comprehensive approach ensures students have the tools and guidance they need to thrive in their early college courses.
Fenway High School’s Project Week is an immersive learning experience that empowers students to become active participants in their education. Through hands-on projects, field trips, and collaborative activities, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. By exploring topics of interest, they discover new passions and build a strong sense of community.
The Junior Review is a pivotal moment for Fenway High School’s 11th graders. It’s a chance for them to showcase their academic growth and skills developed through project-based learning (PBL) competencies. This review functions as a culminating assessment where students present their work to a panel of teachers, counselors, family members, and even the broader school community. More than just a presentation, the Junior Review is a chance for students to reflect on their entire high school experience thus far. They delve into the past three years, highlighting their academic journey and the skills they’ve honed. This self-reflection is then complemented by looking forward, as students share their aspirations and plans for the future.
