The Chelsea REACH program is a youth program for the youth in Chelsea to go for academic support, guidance, and family! REACH builds youth leadership and community, engaging youth at Chelsea High School in opportunities such as participating on a LatinX Hispanic Heritage Panel, writing statements for Students Speak, and learning skills in Culinary.
Students and staff from Chelsea REACH visit Harvard Law School in February 2024 to prepare for a legislative briefing.
It’s like a one-sided relationship where the only side you see talking is the adults stating things that don’t add up to their actions. Read Dieunie’s Statement
We’re told to memorize instead of learn. Read Jonathan’s Statement
The world has changed a lot, but classrooms haven’t changed at all. Read Jose’s Statement
I want our school to humanize the way it addresses smoking and vaping issues. Read Maryan’s Statement
Hijabs are worn to protect the beauty of a woman, keep evil eyes away. Hijabs show modesty and just being a good person. Read Rahama’s Statement
It often seems like too much to handle. Visit Richard’s Landing Page
Effective communication is essential for a functional school. Read Alex’s Statement
If we have gender neutral bathrooms, students will feel safer to express their gender identity. Read Careliz’s Statement
When schools have opportunities for students to voice their concerns, it shows students that there’s someone willing to listen. Read Heba’s Statement
All students should have the ability and opportunity to develop positive relationships with their teachers. Read Jefferon’s Statement
There is no point in having a class without a qualified teacher. Read Joshua’s Statement
I think that the authority in general in schools has to change. Read Richard’s Statement
I think one thing you would hear over and over again is ‘it’s all about the relationships.’ Read Jaylee’s Statement
I have a dream that one day all students will look forward to going to school. Read Juan’s Statement
Students and staff from Chelsea REACH visit Harvard Law School in February 2022 to prepare for a legislative briefing.
I feel like if more teachers understood our backgrounds, things would go better because teachers would know how to talk to students and have relationships with them. Read Chris’ Statement
If you have adult mentors at school encouraging you and reminding you that you have potential, you start to believe them. Read Jaylee’s Statement
I feel like there is a difference between doing the work just to do it and doing the work to understand it, and I know that I get more out of classes when my teachers focus on the latter. Read Omari’s Statement
The human relationships are what really matter and will truly build the community between students and staff in school. Without them, all the programs in the world won’t be able to help. Read Anonymous’ Statement
This website is dedicated to the valuable lessons we can learn from students’ own experiences about how to create better schools. Decisions about schooling are often made without listening deeply to students themselves. But students are in the best position to understand what they need in order to do well in school.
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