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Boston’s students, both local and online, engage in diverse extracurriculars, ranging from robotics clubs and volunteering to virtual art and coding websites.
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Educational Advocates
Our objective is to guide the family in finding options where the student will not only get admitted, but thrive and find success once on campus.
Wharton University - Understanding Your Money
Wharton’s online program helps students learn money-management, budgeting, & investing strategies.
Foreign Policy Research Institute - Internships
Our internships give students valuable foreign relations experience, mentorship, seminars, & the chance to publish research.
Georgetown University Pre-College: Online Law & Government Programs
If you're intrigued by law, U.S. Politics & government & would like to explore these subjects before college, this course is for you.
Outschool: Government & Civics Classes
We offer courses about government, civics, & how democracy works, encouraging active & informed participation in society.
University of Vermont: Anthropology Courses
UVM allows high school students to take college courses in diverse subjects like climate change, ASL, & international relations.
UC San Diego: Introduction to Anthropology
This course is designed to introduce students to the general principles of biological & cultural anthropology.
TTSP: Mirdrasha Courses
These courses offer online Jewish studies for high school students, focusing on Jewish texts, culture, & tradition.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History: Courses on African American History
The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers 3 self-paced courses on African American history, covering key events & figures in U.S. history.
MIT OpenCourseWare: Africana Studies
MIT OpenCourseWare has curated this collection of courses related to Africana, African American, & Black Studies topics.
LSU: Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology
Explore human cultures, social organizations, & institutions like politics, religion, & language from a cross-cultural perspective.
Lookstein Virtual: High School Scholars Program
Our program offers online courses in Jewish studies with a focus on academic rigor & personal growth.
edX: Anthropology
Introductory anthropology covers topics like cultural comparison, identity, power, & how it addresses global issues & urban life.
Coursera: Anthropology
Study anthropology to understand human cultures & societies. Explore cultural, biological, & archaeological aspects of anthropology.
American Anthropological Association: Virtual High School Internship
We offer a virtual internship for high school students to explore anthropological research & create educational content.
Pasquines - Internships
We are looking for virtual (unpaid) interns, who will help us with a variety of positions.
Pathways Internship Program
This program offers paid internships with the U.S. Department of State, providing students with career-building experience.
Rice University Pre-College: Global Affairs
In this course, you’ll learn to think critically about the differences between democracies, semi-democracies, & authoritarian regimes.
Tufts Pre-College: Politics
Tufts University offers online courses in politics through its professional & continuing education programs.
U.S. Senate Page Program
This program offers high school juniors & seniors the chance to work on Capitol Hill, gaining firsthand experience.
BerkeleyX: Entrepreneurship For All (Part I): The UC Berkeley Startup Guide for students by Silicon Valley Insiders - edX
This is the Silicon Valley insiders’ guide to entrepreneurship.
Council for Economic Education Program - Invest in Girls
Our program offers free online & in-person resources to help young women learn about money management.
FutureLearn
Learn economics online from basic to advanced theory & gain a deeper understanding of why & how our economies work.
Georgetown University - Online Business Programs
Pre-college online courses for high school students to explore entrepreneurship, marketing, investing, & more.
Investopedia
Investopedia offers expert financial education with articles, tutorials, & tools on investing, personal finance, & market analysis.
The Stock Market Game
Our website allows students to learn investing & personal finance through simulated stock market experiences.
University of Notre Dame - Pre-College Online Program: Business
This course guides you through the fundamentals & exciting inner workings of the world of business.
Veritas AI - AI + Finance
A 10-week course that explores AI in finance, featuring lectures, hands-on projects, & predictive modeling for stock price prediction.
Junior Economic Club of Boston
A nonprofit, student led organization that fosters meaningful connections between professionals and students to inspire new leaders.
Tufts Pre-College - Economics - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college economics courses available to high school students.
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston - TIP Internship Program
The Boston Fed's paid internship program, providing Boston high schoolers with skills, coaching & career pathways.
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events
Events for families with special needs in Greater Massachusetts, including conferences, workshops, speaker events, and other programs.
Student Government Day
An informative program about state government that includes students participating in the role of elected or appointed officials.
MIT Leadership Training Institute - in Cambridge, MA
Free, high-quality leadership training to Boston-area students, pairing them with mentors, diverse peers, and a proven curriculum.
Aspire at MGH
Aspire helps adults 18+ on the spectrum build self-awareness, stress management, and social skills for overall success.
Jewish Community Center Adaptive Swim Lessons and Other Opportunities
JCC Greater Boston fosters belonging with inclusive programs. Accessible classes, performances, & events bring together our community.
The Common Room: offering a social space and events/excursions for high cognitive neurodiverse young adults
The Common Room connects young adults with high-cognitive autism to communities that enrich their lives & build relationships.
Boston Peers
We provide evidence-based social skills training with weekly sessions, role-play, coaching, and socialization homework.
Boston Music Project - Private Lessons
Boston Music Project offers private music lessons for students of all levels and package options that align with the BPS school year.
Temple Israel of Boston - Classes
Engage and learn in small classes facilitated by experienced Jewish educators and field experts.
Hebrew College - Teen Learning - in Newton, mA
Explore Jewish texts, philanthropy, and leadership through various programs or take a gap year with Kivunim or Young Judaea Year.
JCC - Boston Diller Teen Fellowship - in Newton, MA
Fellows gain leadership skills through hands-on learning, lively discussions, and a transformative Israel trip
Museum of African American History - Writing Boston's Future Fellowship
Selected African American youth candidates learn to help transform the curriculum around racial equity.
Boston Workers Circle - Teens Acting for Social Change - in Brookline, MA
Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a teen-led group that focuses on social justice, community building, and taking action.
Jewish Boston Teens - JTI Fellowship
Teens meet monthly to support one another and connect to Jewish teen opportunities, building a stronger, more inclusive community.
Irish Cultural Center - Classes - in Canton, MA
The Irish Cultural Centre offers Irish Language, Music, Song and Dancing classes year-round, both online and in-person at our campus.
East Boston Social Centers - Thriving Teens - in East Boston, MA
Thriving Teens offers a supportive environment for those ages 10-19 to grow their personal development and community.
Tufts Pre-College - Culture - in Medford, MA
Tufts University supports lifelong learning with culture courses designed to prepare, advance, and enrich learners grades 9-12.
U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program
A scholarship for students currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior in a Massachusetts public, charter, or private school.
Tufts Pre-College - Government - in Medford, MA
Browse our catalog of pre-college government courses available to high school students.
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council empowers youth to engage civically, shape city policies, and ensure their voices influence local decisions.
Connections Academy
An online public school offering flexible learning environments that can be tailored to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
e-Buddies by Best Buddies International
Safe online friendships between people with and without disabilities, promoting inclusion and building technology and social skills.
The Neurodiversity Alliance (ND Alliance)
A national network of student-led neurodiversity clubs fostering community, leadership, and awareness for different learning styles.
Junior Achievement of Greater Boston: JA Economics®
One semester course that helps students understand financial literacy and core economic principles.
Massachusetts DECA
Prepares emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through conferences, competitions, and experiences.
