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Equitable School Partnerships of Boston - Education Non Profit
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Boston Educational Non Profit.
Building opportunities one school at a time. Delivering enrichment to underserved BPS communities to enhance student engagement.

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Hurley K-8 students are processing the loss of their beloved instructor, Que, with music therapy from our partner CMCB. Proud to help bring this kind of care into public schools. Video and stills courtesy of Hollywood Agency and WHDH
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Eight students gathered around an instructor with a guitar in hand, singing together in front of a colorful mural. These students from the Hurley K8 School in Boston's South End have recently been working with Music Therapist Hannah Johnson from CMCB to work through their grief and mourning after losing their previous instructor, Que, earlier this year. Community Music Center of Boston former instructor Que, teaching students on stage at the Hurley K8 in Boston's South End in years past. Students have recently been working with Music Therapist Hannah Johnson from CMCB to work through their grief and mourning after losing their previous instructor earlier this year.
August 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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We partnered w/826 Boston for a storytelling workshop for the Ohrenberger SLIFE students. English language learners in grades 4–7 crafted immigration tales from personal experiences, wrote their own ending & held their published books in hand. More at espBoston.org/blog
Teal background with white lettering showing the title amplifying student voices. Two photos are showcase one showing a student at their desk flipping through a manuscript that had been bound from writing experience. They had done with 826 Boston. Second photo features a classroom facing an instructor at the front in front of a digital board showing writing prompts. The logo of 826 Boston is also featured as the partner of this event. An instructor is featured at the front of a classroom facing students two of which hands are raised with writing prompts in the background on a white screen. This is a class of SLIFE students from the Ohrenberger School in Boston, Massachusetts at a writing workshop with 826 Boston. Student at desk looking at the manuscript of his writing project from a special workshop at 826 Boston this spring. A whiteboard showing brainstorming from a SLIFE, English language learners, writing workshop at 826 Boston. Prompts include: Home – what I miss Feelings in Boston. Home – what does it mean to you
July 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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We’re proud to partner with the Blackstone School, CMCB, & @boston.gov Small Community Grant program to expand access to music therapy & inclusive play for students with disabilities together. We’re creating more equitable learning experiences for every child. Learn more at espBoston.org/blog
Caption “creating inclusive experiences at the Blackstone” in white text on a light green background two photos are featured - one showing a music therapy teacher in a classroom setting at the Blackstone School in Boston’s South End, a second photo features a number of school staff and students , a number of which are in various mobility, assistance devices, including wheelchairs and walkers, making use of a new multi sensory sand table in their outdoor space
July 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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ESP teamed up with the Rolling Wave Foundation to provide students at the Ohrenberger School with refurbished bikes this spring! Students learned to ride with the help of school staff and experienced riders spent recess with the wind in their hair, cycling around the playground.
June 25, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Our ESP Team was grateful for the invitation to present to over 100 attendees at the Mayor’s Office of Youth Advancement and Engagement (OYEA) May Partner Network meeting. Special thank you to @oyea.boston.gov Executive Director Pedro Cruz for supporting ESP and building this community.
Thank you OYEA! Two photos on a blue background. The first photo is showing ESP Executive Director Emily Pierce and ESP Program Director Frances Blair presenting at a May meeting. Second photo is showing OYEA executive Director Pedro Cruz presenting to the large audience at the May Boston meeting.
June 18, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Thank you to all the amazing program instructors and cooperating teachers in our partnership network! Your expertise, dedication, and mentorship enrich student lives and inspire us all!
May 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Thank you to our supporters, school leaders & partner organizations who joined us at the 2026 Uplift Celebration! Congrats to our Supporter of the Year Genesis Inspiration Foundation, our Partner of the Year Boston Music Project & musical guests, Deurick Gomes & Will Divine!
April 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Partnered w/Castle of Our Skins for 2 educational performances showcasing Black excellence: Blackstone School was treated to violist Ashleigh Gordon highlighting important figures in Black history; Hurley School had DeShaun Gordon-King & Steph Davis sharing Black composers’ work.
Two adult adults perform on instruments on a stage at a Boston Public school in front of a student and staff audience. The performers are from Castle of our Skins in Boston MA and they performed at the Blackstone school and the Hurley K8 schools in Boston South End. The caption is “castle of our skin is captivated 2 south in schools with unique performances.”
March 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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This February, ESP teamed up w/ Youth Enrichment Services to introduce HurleyK8 students to the joys of skiing & snowboarding! YES inspires youth through outdoor experiences & leadership opportunities to build confidence & prepare youth to summit life’s challenges.
March 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Save the Date to join ESP at our Uplift celebration & fundraiser on April 9th. More details to come!
The image is a flyer of a save the date for the spring ESP Boston, celebration and fundraiser: Save the date! The ESP Uplift Celebration: An Evening to Support Equity in our Schools Thursday, April 9, 2026 6–8:30 p.m.. The KARTAL, 520 Tremont St., Boston espboston.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Water should be fun. Drowning is the #1 killer of young kids.Swim proficiency is not equal, greatly impacting urban populations, children of color & those living in poverty.Tks @mayorwu.boston.gov SwimSafe Grant & YMCA we offer free swim @4 public schools this yr.+500 kids taught over the past 4yrs
Two photos of children swimming or preparing to enter a large indoor swimming pool at the Huntington YMCA in Boston for early swimmer lessons. Logos are shown for City of Boston Swim Safe Grant and YMCA of Greater Boston. Thanks to the Mayor’s SwimSafe Grant and the YMCA of Greater Boston, ESP can continue offering free swimming programs at four public elementary schools this year. Over the past five years, these cherished partnerships have brought the joy of swimming to more than 500 children in Boston. 11 children sitting on the edge of the Huntington YMCA in Boston MA listening to their swim instructor in the water giving directions for their free learn to swim lessons. These lessons are provided free of charge thanks to the City of Boston Mayor’s Swim Safe Grant, the YMCA of Greater Boston and ESP Boston, a local nonprofit. Two girls swimming with pool noodles in an indoor swim lane in a pool at their free Learn to Swim lesson in Boston MA courtesy of the Mayors Swim Safe Grant, YMCA of Greater Boston and ESP Boston.
January 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Today ESP joined the @trustforpublicland.bsky.social and one lucky group of 4th graders to kick off the design phase of the new Blackstone School playground! A big thank you to the amazing team at TPL for supporting this important initiative! @bostonschools.boston.gov
A group of 4th grade students are seated around a screen and presentation from an adult in a classroom.
January 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Happy holidays everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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The ESP team was thrilled to join Blackstone School partners, staff, and families to celebrate at their Winter Festival- a joyful community event! @bostonschools.boston.gov
December 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Congratulations to the Hurley School’s robotics teams for an amazing showing at the First LEGO League Challenge Competition on Sat. Thanks to the parents who supported these hard-working students all semester and to the coaches who make this amazing partnership possible! @bostonschools.boston.gov
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Happy #GivingTuesday!
Help ESP bring more splashes, more songs, more building, and more smiles to public school students in need.
Spread joy this holiday season with ESP! Donate now at: www.espBoston.org/Donate
Text centered with Giving Tuesday logo above on light yellow background. Three pictures at bottom showing children singing, children swimming with kick boards, and a girl building with Legos. The donate now is highlighted showing the website address of www.espBoston.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Grateful for our supportive schools, hardworking partners, and generous supporters who make our work possible.
Happy Thanksgiving!
“Grateful for our supportive schools, hardworking partners, and generous supporters who make our work possible. Happy Thanksgiving! “ Text on a photo graphic of gourds and stylized Happy Thanksgiving text
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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A fun and fearless start to our second session of Beethoven-Ohrenberger School swimming lessons at the Parkway YMCA! 

Special thank you to Aquatics Director Brandon Donohue for making this safe and playful partnership possible for our Beethoven Ohrenberger beginning swimmers.
Three young students in bathing suits and goggles holding pool floatation noodles ready to jump into a YMCA pool to a waiting instructor with arms extended to catch and assist with swim lessons.
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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“Every BPS school needs strong partners.” - Mayor Wu, 2025 State of the Schools Address.

ESP couldn’t agree more and we are here to help.

We partner with 28 youth serving organizations supporting students in BPS schools across the city.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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ESP partnerships support English Language Learners w/bilingual music, afterschool programs & family events. Shout out to the thriving SLIFE program at Ohrenberger School which hosted @bostonschools.boston.gov teachers to observe how they welcome & integrate new students from across the globe.
(caption in white text on a dark teal background “In honor of yesterday’s national immigrants day, we shine a light on the vibrant and wide range and communities and all Boston Public Schools.” Photo shows a vibrant classroom of students who have arrived from a variety of nations across the globe in a SLIFE classroom, where they receive specialized instruction as new arrivals and English language learning students. Their instructor stands at the front of the classroom.
October 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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A big thank you to the Genesis Inspiration Foundation for their generous donation honoring ESP's work connecting under-resourced student communities to the transformative power of the arts! @bostonschools.boston.gov
A big thank you to the Genesis Inspiration Foundation for their generous donation honoring ESP's work connecting under-resourced student communities to the transformative power of the arts! Photograph shows students holding giant donation checks from Genesis Foundation with adult representatives from ESP Boston, Genesis Inspiration Foundation as well as from local Massachusetts Genesis car dealerships
October 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Chess has been shown to help students with problem solving, patience, creative thinking, and bringing confidence - and don’t forget the FUN! @ Hurley K8 afterschool programming
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October 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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ESP was thrilled to host this mural event with the Friends of the Blackstone School and Artists for Humanity at the Blackstone School Family Open House! @bostonschools.boston.gov
October 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Students who engage in the fine arts in programs such as music, dance or theater are 20% less likely to drop out.

Support arts education.
October 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Congrats to partner org, NEMPAC, on their annual Soiree celebration 💃🏽 🎶 🎤 🎭
Wonderful evening seeing so many come out to support arts education in Boston 💙 @ruthzee.bsky.social @bostonschools.boston.gov @boston.gov
Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, NEMPAC Executive Director Sherri Snow, Sarah Wharton Development Director for Equitable School Partnerships of Boston aka ESP Boston
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM