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BASEC is a community-centered organization that is a bridge for families between their children and the school experience. It’s our priority to keep you connected with our programming, as well as to make opportunities available for you. Below, you can subscribe to our newsletter; view invitations to student performances and shows; and find free resources for educators and parents, like our parent lecture series.
BASEC is a community-centered organization that is a bridge for families between their children and the school experience. It’s our priority to keep you connected with our programming, as well as to make opportunities available for you. Below, you can subscribe to our newsletter; view invitations to student performances and shows; and find free resources for educators and parents, like our parent lecture series.
Welcome Letter from Maynard Site Director
Dear Maynard BASEC Families,
Welcome to BASEC! We are so happy to be a part of the Maynard community and are very excited for the first day of school. My name is Michael Clark, and I am the site director for both Fowler Middle School and Green Meadow Elementary School programs.
A bit about me: I’m originally from Vienna, Virginia where I grew up for most of my life and earned an undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary. I’ve lived in the greater Boston area for almost 5 years now and am happy to call it home. I’ve worked [...]
Spring Virtual Workshops – Registration now open!
Parent Lecture Series 2020
Stella Panzarella (she/her/hers) is the Director and co-founder of Anti-Racism Collaborative and an anti-oppression organizer in the greater Boston area. She brings with her experiences from social justice organizing, trauma and resilience training work, and leadership development with young people of color.
With historical and systemic models for reference and a dash of memes for good measure, our speaker will take attendees on a journey of lens-building and reframing of an understanding of racism and oppression within and beyond the Belmont community. This workshop is designed to support a nuanced understanding of the multiple levels of oppression pertaining to equity in education. This [...]