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Meet a TiPster: Adamajan Bah
When a friend offered free pizza one afternoon during her freshman year, Adamajan Bah did not hesitate to accept the invitation. She soon…
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WriteBoston Finds a New Kind of Partner: City Year Boston
How do you foster a culture of writing among young people? For WriteBoston, the key strategy is to establish partnerships in area schools.
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Meet a TiPster: Melanie Baez
Melanie Baez, a regular Teens in Print (TiP) writer and artist, joined TiP when she picked up a copy from school and realized it was…
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Betty Southwick, founding Executive Director, steps down as of June 30, 2016
WriteBoston announces that Betty Southwick will step down from the role of Executive Director, to be succeeded by Sarah Poulter, current…
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Castle Group teams up with WriteBoston
Beginning last July, WriteBoston has had the privilege of partnering with the Castle Group, a Charlestown-based PR and events firm.
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Pros&Conversation 2016 raises over 70K to support WriteBoston programs—thanks to you.
Thank you for building a community of writers with us!
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New Teens in Print website is LIVE!
Teens in Print is a platform for student journalists, essayists, poets, and artists, and it just got a new stage: the revamped…
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WriteBoston awarded $100,000 from the Cummings Foundation to support Five District Partnership
WriteBoston is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100” program.
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Young journalists highlighted at Teens in Print Publication Party
WriteBoston celebrated the latest issue of the Teens in Print youth newspaper, a new website platform for youth, and a new program…
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BNN interviews Teens in Print
Carla Gualdron, Teens in Print Director, and Sofia Meadows, a TiPster and Boston Public Schools student, visited the studios of BNN…
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Pros&Conversation 2017 raises over $90,000 to support WriteBoston programs
Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors, and friends who joined us on April 27 for this year’s Pros&Conversation fundraiser.
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News & Events
SJI 2023: Boston teens finish a summer spent reporting on issues close to them
WriteBoston is proud to share the accomplishments of 31 Boston teenagers who participated in this year’s Summer Journalism Institute.
October 11, 2023
Pros&Conversation 2023: Celebrating leadership and the power of learning
Read a recap of our annual fundraiser, held on May 11, 2023
May 30, 2023
Introducing Abdi Mohamed Ali, Ed.D, Executive Director
Meet Abdi Ali, WriteBoston's new Executive Director.
April 20, 2023
TiPster in the News!
Teens in Print student journalist, Ketura Joseph, interviewed by GBH News
March 1, 2023
Introducing Jenny Leopold, Interim Executive Director
My name is Jenny Leopold, and I’ll be stepping in as Interim Executive Director.
January 10, 2023
Publication: Our 2022 Annual Report
In our 2022 annual report, we share WriteBoston's new mission and core values and how we live up to them.
October 27, 2022
A message from Sarah Poulter, Executive Director
I’m writing today to share that over the next few months, I will be transitioning out of my role as Executive Director.
October 14, 2022
In Progress: Teen Voices from Summer 2022
A Teens in Print publication featuring work by students from our 2022 summer program.
October 3, 2022
Guest Blog: ALTAS summer program youth use arts for change
Read about the collaborative educational program hosted at Clark University this summer.
August 31, 2022
Becoming main characters: Students reflect on SJI
"At SJI, our writing allows us to see what actually matters."
August 18, 2022
Pros&Conversation brings us together — at last!
Read a recap of our annual fundraiser, held online and in person on May 4, 2022.
May 26, 2022
Introducing Mohamed Barrie
"My aim is to create in a messy world a place that helps youth become and aspire to be greater things beyond the obstacles that are unfortunately there for those of us that feel the hand of oppressive systems daily."
February 7, 2022
Back to (changed) schools: a panel
Students and teachers share the challenges they've faced in returning to classrooms and changes they'd like to see in their own schools.
October 28, 2021
Publication: Our 2021 Annual Report
Though we were 100% virtual in 2021, the heart of our work remained the same: cultivating deep learning through writing, and keeping students at the center of their own learning journeys.
October 27, 2021
New publication chronicles student work during COVID-19
Teens in Print's newest publication chronicles student writing during the pandemic school year.
June 25, 2021
Pros&Conversation 2021: A virtual celebration of student voice
A recap of WriteBoston's annual fundraiser, held virtually on May 6, 2021.
June 1, 2021
Staff Spotlight: Lucy Levin
"One thing I love about Teens in Print is that it takes high school students seriously as artists and thinkers."
April 16, 2021
Staff Spotlight: Sophia Salazar
"Turning to youth voice first is a lesson I will take with me wherever I go."
April 16, 2021
Live stream: Celebrating outstanding student journalism
Watch our live stream event celebrating the student journalist in our Teens in Print afterschool program.
February 25, 2021
TiPsters featured in Boston Globe “Great Divide” Series
The Boston Globe's Great Divide series features the work of two Teens in Print journalists.
January 15, 2021
Publication: Our 2020 Annual Report
Our 2020 Annual Report describes WriteBoston's work and impact over the last school year: from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
November 29, 2020
Staff blog: Teachers explore remote learning and model a growth mindset
What was instantly clear about this gathering of educators was their motivation for attending: teachers want to figure out HOW to teach in the midst of this pandemic.
August 14, 2020
Teens in Print students interviewed on ZUMIX radio
ZUMIX and Teens in Print youth talk virtual TiP, writing during a pandemic, and maintaining connection during social distancing.
May 21, 2020
Thank you for amplifying young voices
Your support for WriteBoston's Pros&Conversation:Amplify campaign has humbled us. Thank you for standing with our youth and teachers.
May 12, 2020
Virtual Learning: Resources for Teachers
WriteBoston's instructional coaches are committed to helping educators navigate through the challenges of virtual learning. The Coaching Connection newsletter shares inspiring stories from our networks, useful teaching resources, and encouragement.
April 22, 2020
Our Response to COVID-19: Programming Update
We remain committed to our core mission: empowering youth with communication skills for successful futures. Though schools are closed, our staff are working remotely to deliver our mission.
April 7, 2020
Professional Skills Day Gets Students Summer-Job-Ready
Preparing students for the professional world is crucial to their success post-high school. So we hosted our first-ever Professional Skills Day.
March 6, 2020
19 Unmissable Moments of 2019
The last year was full of opportunity, growth, and new milestones for WriteBoston, and we want to share them with you one more time.
January 22, 2020
Commonwealth Corps Members Vital Part of TiP Re-Vamp
Though Annie and Elvis have only been with us a few months, they've already made a big impact.
December 23, 2019
Executive Director Sarah Poulter Identified As HubWeek Change Maker
HubWeek interviewed our executive director, Sarah Poulter, about her time with WriteBoston.
December 6, 2019
Power of Good Podcast: Why Writing Isn’t Just for English Class
Sarah Poulter and Jake Murray talk about why writing matters, and how WriteBoston is elevating youth writing skills in Massachusetts.
October 10, 2019
More Students To Have Hands-on Role in Consuming and Making Media
To reduce barriers and ensure that TiP is more accessible, we went back to the drawing board and devised a new program model that offers multiple entry points for curious teens.
September 20, 2019
Sunsetting our Writing Centers: A New Chapter for WriteBoston
In June 2019, following deep consideration, WriteBoston made the difficult decision to close our last Writing Center, located at Boston International Newcomers Academy.
September 10, 2019
Student Blog: What SJI Taught Me about Journalism & Social Media
SJI confronted me with how critical social media journalism is...not only were we told about how journalism and the media interact, we got to practice it ourselves.
August 23, 2019
Networking 101: Teens Talk to Local Professionals About Future Prospects
Our Second Annual Networking Breakfast was designed to connect teens with adults across a variety of professions and careers. This year, we hosted science journalists, lawyers, diversity officers, social entrepreneurs--the list goes on.
August 12, 2019
Student-to-Student Q&As: Meet Our Summer Journalism Kids
Some interview snippets to acquaint you with our students.
July 30, 2019
Students Visit Local Companies to Try on Different Professional Hats
We're sending our students to ad agencies, law firms, biotech giants, and more to expose them to potential future jobs.
July 18, 2019
Guest Blog: Wilson HGA Partners with WriteBoston to Honor Boston’s Student Journalists
It was not an easy decision choosing the winners—the Wilson HGA team was blown away by the talent of the young writers, and their ability to produce well-researched, thought-provoking pieces on a variety of topics.
June 25, 2019
Stories Worth Telling: Reflections on the Writing Center
These students have brave stories to tell, and part of the Writing Center’s work has been to help them realize that they have stories that are worthy of telling.
June 18, 2019
A Resounding Success for Student Literacy: Pros&Conversation 2019
Supporters, sponsors, staff, and students 170 strong gathered on May 9th, 2019, to celebrate student voice at Pros&Conversation.
May 29, 2019
Power Panel: Meet the Authors of Pros&Conversation 2019
Poised to be captivating and inspiring, we want to make sure you're prepared for this panel ahead of time.
March 12, 2019
Student Blog: Teens in Print E-Board Opens Doors for Jacob Downey
Jacob Downey, Teens in Print staff writer and editor, talks about how a summer internship led to unexpected opportunity.
February 6, 2019
Prudential Story Machines Feature Teen Writing
“The feeling of me and two strangers crowding around the machine for my story had me giddy.”
January 17, 2019
Service Corps Blog: Supporting the College Essay and Beyond
Commonwealth Corps member Sarah Robbins reflects on the Next Chapter initiative and supporting teens in the transition to college.
December 17, 2018
31 Nights of Light Celebrates Teen Writers!
Teens in Print hosts a "Pop-up Newsroom" at the Prudential Center Boston's 31 Nights of Light, an event series that shines a light on Boston nonprofit organizations.
December 5, 2018
2018 Annual Report Released
View our 2017-2018 annual report for accomplishments and highlights of the past year.
November 20, 2018
Intern Blog: A Summer Reflection
Izzy, our summer intern, reflects on her experiences with the Teens in Print Summer Journalism Institute.
August 21, 2018
Teenagers Network with Local Professionals and Community Leaders
Local professionals and Summer Journalism Institute teens gather for food, career advice, and networking at WriteBoston's first Professional Networking Breakfast.
August 14, 2018
WriteBoston’s Annual Job Shadow Day Provides Students Insight into Future Careers
Students from Teens in Print's Summer Journalism Institute visit six partners as part of their annual Job Shadow Day.
August 9, 2018
A Good Time for a Great Cause: Bella Luna Fundraiser Recap
Learn more about our Summer Journalism Institute fundraiser at Bella Luna & The Milky Way Lounge!
July 31, 2018
Staff Blog: Vignettes of Professional Development
Kelly Knopf-Goldner, a WriteBoston literacy coach, reflects on her experiences at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School.
July 12, 2018
11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OUR SUMMER JOURNALISM INSTITUTE
To help count down to the start of this year’s Summer Journalism Institute, we’ve been re-visiting old photos, memories, and #DidYouKnow factoids from the past 14 years on our Facebook and Twitter. Let’s keep the party rolling with…
June 7, 2018
Guest Blog: Wilson Architects Partners with WriteBoston to Honor Boston’s Student Journalists
Wilson Architects reflects on their sponsorship through our corporate sponsorship program, Rising Voices Awards.
May 21, 2018
WriteBoston awarded Cummings Foundation Sustaining Grant: $50,000 a year for 10 years
WriteBoston is one of 33 local nonprofits awarded a total of $10 million from Cummings Foundation through its new Sustaining Grants program, which provides funding for up to 10 years.
May 8, 2018
A Celebration of Writing: Pros&Conversation 2018 Recap
Re-live every moment from Pros&Conversation, WriteBoston's annual fundraiser!
April 19, 2018
Prince Lobel supports excellent student writers through March Rising Voices Awards
Teens in Print students and corporate sponsor Prince Lobel reflect on the Rising Voices Awards.
March 21, 2018
Meet Our Pros&Conversation Authors
Meet the four authors who will be in conversation with our teen writers on Thursday, April 12 at Pros&Conversation!
March 2, 2018
Guest Blog: Teens in Print
Author Cindy Layton reflects on reading Teens in Print for the first time -- and how fundamental writing is to success.
November 21, 2017
Guest Blog: Writing Skills in Greater Demand
Guest Blogger Jake Murray questions if writing skills are losing their importance.
November 1, 2017
Looking Back & Looking Forward: Writing to Defend Democracy Event Recap
WriteBoston hosted its first ever youth conference—with immersive student-led workshops, participatory art projects, teen “pop-up magazine” performances, and a community resource fair.
October 6, 2017
WriteBoston and The Castle Group Receive Corporate Citizenship Award
The Boston Business Journal recently named WriteBoston and The Castle Group as two Partners of the Year.
September 8, 2017
Register NOW for Looking Back & Looking Forward: Writing to Defend Democracy youth conference
Register your teens now for this student-led conference, to culminate in a powerful newspaper publication featuring the voices of Boston youth.
August 30, 2017
Summer Journalism Institute students explore writing-based careers at Boston businesses
Students from WriteBoston’s Summer Journalism Institute went to work on Monday at the Boston Business Journal, the Castle Group, and JLL.
August 16, 2017
WriteBoston Partners with GrubStreet to Support Boston’s First Immigrant “Write-In”
Organized by local creative writing center GrubStreet, the event featured an open mic, podcast recording booth, and typewriters for immigrants, both youth and adults, to share their stories in their preferred medium.
May 19, 2017
Join us on Tuesday, June 6, for a Benefit Night at Tres Gatos
Want to support WriteBoston and enjoy the summer sunshine?
May 18, 2017
Pros&Conversation 2017 raises over $90,000 to support WriteBoston programs
Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors, and friends who joined us on April 27 for this year’s Pros&Conversation fundraiser.
April 28, 2017
BNN interviews Teens in Print
Carla Gualdron, Teens in Print Director, and Sofia Meadows, a TiPster and Boston Public Schools student, visited the studios of BNN recently for an interview about Boston's newspaper for and by teens.
September 28, 2016
Young journalists highlighted at Teens in Print Publication Party
WriteBoston celebrated the latest issue of the Teens in Print youth newspaper, a new website platform for youth, and a new program director.
September 22, 2016
WriteBoston awarded $100,000 from the Cummings Foundation to support Five District Partnership
WriteBoston is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100” program.
June 10, 2016
New Teens in Print website is LIVE!
Teens in Print is a platform for student journalists, essayists, poets, and artists, and it just got a new stage: the revamped bostontip.com.
June 2, 2016
Pros&Conversation 2016 raises over 70K to support WriteBoston programs—thanks to you.
Thank you for building a community of writers with us!
April 8, 2016
Castle Group teams up with WriteBoston
Beginning last July, WriteBoston has had the privilege of partnering with the Castle Group, a Charlestown-based PR and events firm.
March 22, 2016
Betty Southwick, founding Executive Director, steps down as of June 30, 2016
WriteBoston announces that Betty Southwick will step down from the role of Executive Director, to be succeeded by Sarah Poulter, current Deputy Director.
March 21, 2016
Meet a TiPster: Melanie Baez
Melanie Baez, a regular Teens in Print (TiP) writer and artist, joined TiP when she picked up a copy from school and realized it was missing something—a comic!
March 13, 2016
WriteBoston Finds a New Kind of Partner: City Year Boston
How do you foster a culture of writing among young people? For WriteBoston, the key strategy is to establish partnerships in area schools.
March 3, 2016
Meet a TiPster: Adamajan Bah
When a friend offered free pizza one afternoon during her freshman year, Adamajan Bah did not hesitate to accept the invitation. She soon found herself among fellow "TIPsters".
August 30, 2015