After 18 months of mostly remote learning, last fall nearly all high school students in Boston returned to the classroom in person. But the public health crisis and the economic dislocation are continuing to take a toll. High levels of trauma, exacerbated mental health challenges, and increased incidences of violence in our schools call for a response.

Has our school system responded effectively?

Are high schools meeting students where they are, easing their healing, and supporting them in their return to “normalcy?"

Join us for a conversation with candid perspectives from students, teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

Event Agenda

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Antoniya Marinova, Director, Education to Career, The Boston Foundation

Video Message

Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent, Boston Public Schools

 Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

Vladimir Casseus, School Psychologist, Boston Public Schools
Robert Comeau, English Teacher, John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science
Antoniya Marinova, Director, Education to Career, The Boston Foundation (Moderator)
Ariella Taylor, Student, John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science
Will Thomas, Head of School, New Mission High School