ACT Boston – All Children Thrive

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We believe in a Boston where all children thrive.

We are ACT Boston.

All Children Thrive (ACT Boston) is a non-partisan collaborative of non-profit and community-based organizations. We choose to be the city that every child deserves and needs.

Why Now

The Plan for BPS Must Prioritize Learning Outcomes for Every Student

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s follow-up district review of Boston Public Schools released May 23, 2022 highlights critical issues that many in the Boston community have been aware of for a long time.

Read Our Full Statement Here

Boston can be a beacon for education.

We believe a healthy educational ecosystem for Boston is:

Driven by an inclusive balance of family and student voice.

Bound to political accountability.

Resourced interdependently with other city sectors.

Fully invested in school leaders, teachers, staff, and partners.

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The choice we must make for all of Boston’s children

We call on all mayoral candidates and the voting public to prioritize education — and not solely for a single campaign cycle. We call on all current and prospective city leaders to make education a priority for Boston’s future.

Read Our Op-Ed in Commonwealth Magazine