Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development

09/09/2026

Despite widespread awareness of climate change, meaningful action often remains elusive. Could religion help bridge the gap between knowledge and action? Join Dr. Joel Robbins for a compelling lecture on Monday, September 14th at 11:30am to explore how religious understandings of time and human purpose may motivate long-term commitments to climate action.

Register for the talk: https://bit.ly/4A2qar2

09/09/2026

ICYMI in our last Register e-newsletter...

We are thrilled to announce that, following a comprehensive national search, Katie Ward was appointed as the Program Director of the Two-Way Immersion Network for Catholic Schools (TWIN-CS) at the Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College.

Katie joined our team on June 1st, just in time to spearhead the TWIN-CS Summer Academy and to present at and help support the G.R.A.C.E (Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education) colloquium at Boston College. We're so grateful for her leadership and dedication to the mission of TWIN-CS and the Roche Center!

Learn more about TWIN-CS and Katie: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/sites/roche/twin-cs.html

Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Eagles! ❤️💛

Take this day to relax, recharge, and enjoy the long weekend before jumping back into the semester.

09/07/2026

Associate Professor Raquel Muñiz recently co-authored a new book that explores the lack of Black women represented in the field of higher education.

In “Disrupt the “Not-Telling”: Gatekeeping Issues on the way to Tenure and Promotion for Black Women at HBCUs, MSIs, and PWIs,” Muñiz and her co-authors present case studies and narratives from Black women to investigate this representational discrepancy.

Read more about this issue and how institutions can move forward: https://bit.ly/43jXDhx

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Tommy Welch, Ed.D. ’20, on his appointment as superintendent of Salem Public Schools. He officially assumed the role on August 12, 2026. 🏫

Dr. Welch's nomination follows 11 years of service as regional superintendent with Boston Public Schools. As the leader of district initiatives rooted in equity, inclusion, and high-quality instruction, his approach fostered coherence across Boston's schools while ensuring alignment with district priorities.

Drawing on 27 years of collective experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, he remains committed to envisioning a brighter future that builds upon Salem's strong foundations.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Welch as he ushers in the start of the school year in his new role! 📚 Learn more about his appointment: https://bit.ly/4zHCb54

08/31/2026

Welcome back, Eagles! 🦅

A new semester means new connections, new goals, and new opportunities to grow.

Tag a friend you’re excited to see this semester. ❤️

08/29/2026

08/19/2026

Robots, storytelling, and plenty of creativity! 🤖💡

Nearly three dozen young learners joined Devtech Research Group's ScratchJr Blocks and Bots Summer Camp, where they explored programming and robotics through hands-on projects.

Founded by Marina Bers, Augustus Long Professor of Education, this immersive camp gave young learners the opportunity to test new ScratchJr prototypes while bringing their own characters and stories to life.

“When I first came here, I didn’t know anything about ScratchJr. I needed more time to understand it, and I learned to persevere when things didn’t work out,” shared 10-year-old camper Leanne.

Learn more about the camp and discover what they created: https://bit.ly/4qhTzZW

08/14/2026

Consistent educational opportunities into adolescence are the best predictor of later achievement for disadvantaged American youth