Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development

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

08/13/2026

What helps students become stronger mathematical thinkers? 🧠

New longitudinal research from Professor Emma Klugman and Elizabeth Olson, M.S. ’26, investigates the factors that drive mathematical reasoning growth among a group of students—and the answer isn't simply more math instruction.

Their findings challenge common assumptions about how students learn math and reveal strategies that can make a meaningful difference in the classroom.

Discover research uncovered and why it matters for educators: https://bit.ly/4yx1vdt

08/13/2026

“Many of our students have experienced significant trauma or have complex needs that have led to the behaviors that we’re seeing. The mission of the Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development and the Jesuit values at Boston College—thinking about the whole person and promoting justice through service—are well aligned with my current organization." - Sarah Bertschmann, ’20, M.Ed. ’21, Principal of the Day and Residential School at Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs | READ MORE: https://on.bc.edu/SarahBertschmann_Lynch

08/12/2026

Last month, the Transformative Education Lab welcomed 14 preK–12 e...

08/10/2026

FDOC countdown starts now! ⏳

Just three weeks until we’re back in session, so soak up the sunshine, enjoy the warm weather, and start packing your bags for an exciting semester ahead. ☀️