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100 Days in: A Town Hall with Mayor Michelle Wu Presented by Nellie Mae Education Foundation

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the first woman and first person of color elected mayor of the city, has had eventful several months in office — from moving those living at the encampment at Mass. and Cass into temporary housing, to expanding fare-free transit, implementing a vaccine mandate for city workers and the departure of the BPS superintendent. In this Globe town hall event, reporter Milton Valencia will ask the Mayor to reflect on her work so far and preview what lies ahead.

#DisruptionDialogue happening in Martha’s Vineyard on August 4!
“The Nellie Mae Education Foundation really seeks to make visible the invisible. We are all in service of a high quality education for every child, hard stop. There are aspects of who is least well served that often we’re not talking about, that are often invisible to folks for whom the system has served really…
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Our shared commitment to equity and justice
I hope this message finds you all well. As we prepare to power down for the year end break, I am reflecting on the tremendous work of this community.
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Black History is American History: Why We Must Continue to Teach the Truth
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The Wisdom in Transitions: A Time of Reflection in Gratitude
After four years at the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, and a tenure that includes serving as Vice President of Strategy and Programs and Interim President and CEO, the time has come for me to put a period at the end of this chapter.
January 19, 2023