Quality, Equity & Innovation

Uniting the out-of-school time community of Cambridge through peer learning & professional development.

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3 OST Lessons from Mr. Rogers

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Our latest blog post explores how OST professionals can still learn in the Neighborhod of Make-Believe

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Youth Voices on Relationships & Self-Discovery

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​In our most recent video story, youth enrolled at the Gately Youth Center in Cambridge, MA, share about the importance of their relationships with staff.

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Engaging Middle School Youth in Out-of-School-Time Opportunities

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Why are some middle school youth still missing out on OST opportunities? What can we do to help?

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Connecting Books and (Reluctant) Readers

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Our latest blog post by librarian Emily Meyer highlights tips and resources to help young people find books they'll enjoy reading this summer. 

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Building a Welcoming Culture

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Families and staff of the Cambridge Community Center share the importance of their monthly family nights.

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The Power of the Outdoors

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Explore the benefits of outdoor education for your program and your own health & well-being.

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Building Dialogue

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Vanessa Fisher, director of the Frisoli Youth Center, tells us how she engages families by building dialogue and relationships.

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4  games to get kids excited about mindfulness

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Read how a youth worker changed her whole approach to mindfulness in her program by using games.

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Summer Resource Guide

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The 2018 Summer Resource Guide is out! Find information about upcoming quality summer opportunities for middle schoolers across Cambridge.

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