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collage of images under heading We Are Water Protectors

Mar 3, 2023

Telling important stories in children's picture books

Our Thought Leadership Series welcomes ‘We Are Water Protectors’ author Carole Lindstrom for virtual Evelyn M. Finnegan Lecture

Emma Henson sitting at a table in the cambridge library speaking with a woman.

Feb 21, 2023

Social work in the stacks

Lesley student helps Cambridge community through unique library internship

Professor Mary Mindess at Alumni Weekend 2017

Feb 17, 2023

Family, friends and colleagues remember Mary Mindess

Early Childhood Education professor emerita’s generosity, dedication and joyful personality highlighted during funeral

Gina Rollo White pausing during her presentation.

Feb 14, 2023

Harnessing the power of mindfulness in times of crisis

Mindful Junkie founder, Lesley alumna Gina Rollo White teaches techniques to help first responders and others learn how to cope and thrive

Feb 9, 2023

Touting nonfiction for young readers

Professor Mary Ann Cappiello champions including more nonfiction in children’s curriculum

Members of the Pathways for Paraprofessionals cohort pose for the camera

Feb 8, 2023

Celebrating a new class of teachers

Graduates of innovative licensure program for paraprofessionals share stories and good cheer at weekend reception

Sep 10, 2019WFPL

Picking The Right Thing

"Ghost," a play based on the novel of the same name by creative writing faculty Jason Reynolds will open the Stage One Family Theatre's season in Louisville, Kentucky.

Photos of Hilary Kreisberg standing on Mellen Walk on Doble Campus

Sep 10, 2019WBUR

Parents Can Be Part Of The Equation

Hilary Kreisberg talks about her book "Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child's Elementary School Math."

Sep 10, 2019Billboard

Lauren Pratt Works Through Loss With New Album

Billboard premiers expressive therapies student and singer-songwriter Lauren Pratt's new album "Young American Sycamore."

Sep 9, 2019CBS Boston

Teachers Fight For Play-Based Learning

“When teachers dictate too much what children are doing .... after a while it deadens their school experience,” says Professor Lisa Fiore.

Sep 6, 2019The Brooklyn Rail

Leland Cheuk's No Good Very Bad Asian

“No Good Very Bad Asian" by Leland Cheuk ’11 achieves "a true synthesis of heart and humor highlighted by the fluidity of his first-person voice and a steady diet of sharp turns of prose.”

Sep 6, 2019The Boston Globe

15 shows to captivate theater audiences this fall

Faculty Ronan Noone's play "The Smuggler" is one of the top performances to see in Boston this autumn.