For Boston Public & Charter School Teachers

Commitment to Boston Public School Students

Together with partners across Boston’s Harbor and Trails to Freedom, the National Parks of Boston works closely with Boston Public Schools to provide free, place-based learning opportunities for Boston youth. This dynamic partnership works to deepen the connections between Boston youth and their city through co-created, multidimensional experiences that engage learners in their city’s past, present and future. Experiences on the Black Heritage Trail^® support youth from early elementary through high school, and integrate the use of primary resources, inquiry, and play.

 

School Programming Update

The National Parks of Boston education and youth engagement team is currently working on creating robust programs with Boston Public School (BPS) teachers in order to offer field trip experiences that align with curriculum standards. Due to these changes we may not be able to offer all of the programs previously advertised to teachers. We are accommodating as best we can the requests we receive with our limited staffing. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work through this process.

If you are a BPS teacher interested in collaborating please email us.

 

Engaging Students in Place

The National Parks of Boston is committed to supporting student exploration of the sites where Boston’s free Black community fought for equality and justice. Through various program options, students can explore first-hand the sites where Boston’s free Black community fought for equality and justice. Place-based programs are designed to support specific grade levels and are aligned with curriculum standards. Each program has been developed in partnership with Boston Public School teachers.

For more information about connecting your Boston public or charter school group with the site, e-mail us with your:

• Name
• School
• Grade
• Number of students

We encourage you to look at our online resources. Please visit our How to Visit page for more information. Also, check out our At Home Activities Page for printable classroom activities and our Find Your Park Anywhere hands-on lesson plans for engaging youth.

 

Working in Partnership to Support Teachers

Place-Based Boston, a teaching and learning collaborative, is committed to working with Boston public and charter school teachers to support expanded opportunities for student access and teacher professional development. Working across some of Boston’s most iconic sites, Place-Based Boston provides professional development opportunities during the summer and school year.

For information about upcoming professional development opportunities, visit placebasedboston.org/opportunities