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STRIVE Learning Community Fellowship for Boston Pre-K Application

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Thank you for your interest in Supportive Trauma Interventions for Educators (STRIVE) Learning Community Fellowship that will run from January-May 2027.

STRIVE is a collaborative project between the Child Witness to Violence Project and Vital Village Network at the Boston Medical Center. Since 2020, STRIVE has partnered with Boston Pre-K (BPK) to build the capacities of their district-wide early education system to provide trauma- and diversity-informed practices to three- and four-year-old children across Boston.

The STRIVE Learning Community Fellowship aims to build on the strengths and increase the capacities of early education sites across the UPK system to address trauma and promote safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environments for all children.

Fellowship Goals:

  • Cultivate peer-to-peer learning
  • Support leadership development
  • Build reflective capacities
  • Support educator wellness to mitigate burnout and secondary traumatic stress
  • Deepen implementation and sustainability of trauma- and diversity-informed practices

Eligibility: BPK educators/providers and administrators in the Boston Universal Pre-K system who are seeking opportunities for deeper learning, peer connections, and implementation of practices.

Credit: Counts towards Boston Pre-K required hours of PD for year.

Fellowship Stipend: Each fellow recieves a $1000 stipend.

Key Dates:

  • Wednesday, October 14th at 12:00-12:30pm – Information Webinar
  • Monday, October 5th - Applications Open
  • November 2nd – Applications Close
  • December 18th – Fellows Selected and Notified
  • January - May 2027 - Learning Community Fellowship Period

Applicant Information

Learning Community Fellowship Interest

Co-Design Questions

STRIVE is seeking a committed cohort of fellows. We value your voices and are asking your input to design a fellowship that understands the needs and maximizes the benefits of a learning community. 

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