Educational Divide Reform

Anthropologists throw themselves into the library of the world, getting lost in each culture’s story. 🌎

Professor Luke Glowacki is a researcher of cultural diversity and professor of anthropology at Boston University . He focuses on the Omo Valley in Ethiopia and studies the various cultural groups that live in the region. He is a strong advocate for learning. To study people and their culture, one must be curious, ask questions, and adjust to new customs or languages. Our students were challenged to think about how we’re all alike and what kinds of questions they’d want to ask someone from another culture. Though we may come from different places, we are united by our humanity. We can find comfort in our shared experiences and have our horizons broadened as we bridge the gaps of the world we live in.

Thank you Professor Glowacki for your dedication to preserving cultural diversity and your willingness to speak with our students!

Find your path with MEFA Pathways! 🧭

Jennifer Bento is the Director of K-12 services at the Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA). She taught our students how to navigate the college preparation process: finding majors and careers of interest, how to build a good resume, and how to pay for college even when it seems impossible. In addition, our students got to practice budgeting by planning their future lives and looking at their planned expenses vs. their possible incomes. They learned that it's never too early to learn how to spend responsibly.

Thank you Ms. Bento for your incredible and informative workshop!

Today, we had the joy of celebrating our incredible students and the amazing progress they’ve made at our closing ceremony! It was a beautiful moment to welcome the special guests who have supported us every step of the way.

The event was not only a celebration—it was a showcase of the talents and skills our students have developed throughout the camp. From creativity to confidence, their growth was truly inspiring to witness.

Thank you for growing with us, for believing in our journey, and for showing up to witness the remarkable transformation of our students. We’re so grateful for your presence and support!