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The Ed Portal welcomes more than 682 members to its growing community. Membership is free and includes benefits like scholarships, gym memberships, and other opportunities.

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The annual report provides an in-depth update on the exciting collaborations & programs taking place in the community every day.

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From ceramics classes, to swimming & diving, courses at the Harvard Extension School and more, the Ed Portal offers more than 70 scholarships annually to its members and Allston-Brighton residents.

Our Mission

The Harvard Ed Portal offers innovative learning opportunities through collaborations among Harvard University, Allston-Brighton, and the greater community.

Upcoming Events

2024 Apr 01

Monday Job Seekers Connection: Navigating Your Unique Career Path

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Explore alternative pathways to career advancement with Coach Kae Ricketts. This session goes beyond the typical career ladder conversation, offering a strategic approach to leveraging key experiences and themes to help propel your professional journey forward through personal development and career success.

This weeks's presenter: Kae Ricketts
Topic: Navigating You Unique Career Path

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2024 Apr 02

Toddler Morning Playgroups

Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Jun 18 2024 except Tue Oct 17 2023, Tue Dec 26 2023, Tue Jan 02 2024, Tue Jan 23 2024, Tue Feb 13 2024, Tue Apr 09 2024, Tue Apr 23 2024.
10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

The Harvard Ed Portal and Family Nurturing Center (FNC) are partnering to offer toddler morning playgroups! The playgroups are for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their young children through play... Read more about Toddler Morning Playgroups

2024 Apr 03

Business Builders with Philanthropy Mass

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

Trends in Philanthropy & Where Philanthropy MA Fits In

Speaker: Phyllis Corkum, Philanthropy Mass.

Drawing on a half century of work with the grantmaking community, Philanthropy Massachusetts staff will offer perspectives on how the funding community has been changing in response to the health and social crises of the past several years. Participants will learn about trends in the grant making world that address the calls for transparency, flexibility, and trust-based philanthropy. You will come away with tips on how to initiate and build relationships within the grantmaking community.

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Arts &
Culture

Supporting a vibrant Allston-Brighton through visual and performing arts; hands-on opportunities for youth; and capacity-building for the creative community.

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Faculty Speaker Series

Bringing campus and community together to explore new topics, learn from each other, and engage in educational dialogues.

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Digital Learning & HarvardX for Allston

Fostering lifelong learning in a digital age through innovative, facilitated programs for community members.

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Public School Partnerships

Connecting Harvard’s resources and programs to educators, parents, and students in Boston Public Schools.

economic Development

Economic Development

Providing the local business community with programs designed to promote success in a dynamic 21st-century economy.

workforce development

Workforce
Development

Offering innovative and market-driven programming carefully designed to set individuals up for success at any stage in their career.

health & Wellness

Health &
Wellness

Working with partners across Harvard and in the community to promote a healthy body and mind.

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Youth
Programming

Advancing Harvard’s commitment to education through programming designed to support classroom learning.

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