30 years ago today, Citizen Schools launched. It was MLK Day in 1995, and our founders chose this date, inspired by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for Americans to serve.
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Eric Schwarz co-found Citizen Schools in 1995 with a dream of reimagining the school day and challenging the standard approach to who, what, where, when, and how learning was happening. Citizen Schools’ flagship program allowed middle schoolers in Boston to participate in a 10-week apprenticeship with volunteers across different industries.
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On behalf of the entire Citizen Schools community, we’re excited to announce that Bing A. Howell will serve as our new National Board Chair!
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In November 2023, Citizen Schools was excited to announce that Nadia K. Selby was stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Nadia has been a vital member of the Citizen Schools team for over 16 years, driving our organization’s growth and evolution in regional and national leadership positions, including most recently as Interim CEO.
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