Citywide Priorities

Boston skyline with sailboats in the Charles River

Leaders in Boston have come together around shared goals for Boston's young people.   These goals -- established in the Mayor's Education Pipeline and Superintendent Johnson's Acceleration Agenda and supported by the Boston Opportunity Agenda -- have driven citywide approaches to key issues. 

Boston After School & Beyond is proud to play a supporting role on these and other citywide issues. Each initiative represents pilot efforts that hold the possibility of broader application across Boston and beyond. Each initiative represents an excellent opportunity for after-school and summer program providers to make critical contributions. 

  • Summer Learning.  The "summer learning loss" phenomenon is a major contributor to the achievement gap.  Boston, with its wealth of summer opportunities, is well positioned to ensure that every student is connected to a quality summer learning activity.  More...
  • College Success. Boston is one of the first cities in the country to track the college graduation outcomes of its high school graduates.  Research shows that program providers can help prepare students for success by helping to remove the academic, social, and financial roadblocks.  More...
  • Access and Inclusion.  Mayor Menino's Autism Task Force has recognized the critical role that after-school and summer programs play in supporting students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). By being responsive to the specific needs and interests of students with ASD, programs offer stronger opportunities for all participants.  More... 
  • City of Boston.  The City of Boston, especially the Boston Public Schools and the Boston Centers for Youth and Families, has launched efforts to coordinate resources around the needs of the city's young people.  More...