News & Updates: Equity in Education

July 16, 2026
The Community Foundation for MetroWest today announced $1.35 million in corporate funding for its Action Projects, high-impact, data-informed investments that bring together business leaders, nonprofits, experts, and donors to address the root causes of inequity, close funding gaps, and...
Tutor working with student
February 3, 2026
After-school program at Whitcomb Middle School provides targeted math support to sixth graders through an innovative, sustainable tutoring model. The Community Foundation for MetroWest (CFMW) is pleased to announce it has received...
Tutor working with student
September 8, 2025
Discover how a collaborative initiative between Milford Public Schools, the Community Foundation for MetroWest, Saga Education, and Life Science Cares Boston is redefining educational equity and student achievement. After achieving promising results...
October 27, 2024
Originally published in the Boston Globe in October 27, 2024 MetroWest effort has seen big gains from high-dosage tutoring The Globe’s recent editorial on high-dosage tutoring (“This simple idea could transform Boston’s...
Jay Kim with representatives from MathWorks
October 23, 2024
On October 10, the Foundation celebrated our commitment to enhancing youth academic success across MetroWest through the Equity in Education Action Project at the Community Leadership Reception at the Residence Inn Natick....
Child's hand holding a pencil, writing on paper.
October 13, 2022
A Letter from the Executive Director Regarding Recently Released Low MCAS Scores Dear Friends, Many of you may have read the recent Boston Globe article published on October 10th that highlights the...
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March 23, 2022
Foundation for MetroWest and MathWorks Invest in Literacy and Basic Needs for Framingham Students  Pilot program in partnership with Literations and Jewish Family Service of Metrowest to drive educational equity by empowering...