Chelsea REACH Program

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.

Chelsea REACH 2024 Student Testimony

Dieunie

Dieunie

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

Jonathan

Jonathan

We’re told to memorize instead of learn. Read Jonathan’s Statement

Jose

Jose

The world has changed a lot, but classrooms haven’t changed at all. Read Jose’s Statement

Maryan

Maryan

I want our school to humanize the way it addresses smoking and vaping issues. Read Maryan’s Statement

Rahama

Rahama

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

Richard

Richard

It often seems like too much to handle. Visit Richard’s Landing Page

Chelsea REACH 2023 Student Testimony

Alex

Alex

Effective communication is essential for a functional school. Read Alex’s Statement

Careliz

Careliz

If we have gender neutral bathrooms, students will feel safer to express their gender identity. Read Careliz’s Statement

Heba

Heba

When schools have opportunities for students to voice their concerns, it shows students that there’s someone willing to listen. Read Heba’s Statement

Jefferson

Jefferson

All students should have the ability and opportunity to develop positive relationships with their teachers. Read Jefferon’s Statement

Joshua

Joshua

There is no point in having a class without a qualified teacher. Read Joshua’s Statement

Richard

Richard

I think that the authority in general in schools has to change. Read Richard’s Statement

Chelsea REACH 2022 Student Testimony

Jaylee

Jaylee

I think one thing you would hear over and over again is ‘it’s all about the relationships.’ Read Jaylee’s Statement

Juan

Juan

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.

Chelsea REACH 2020 Student Testimony

Chris

Chris

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

Jaylee

Jaylee

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

Omari

Omari

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

Anonymous

Anonymous

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