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Our Journey

The Center for Collaborative Education (CCE) partners with communities and schools to drive educational outcomes and community empowerment.

Transforming Through Innovation and Collaboration

At the Center for Collaborative Education (CCE), we work with communities and schools to enhance student engagement, support, and success through collaborative, community-driven strategies. Our initiatives inspire joy in learning and help young people grow academically, personally, socially, and emotionally.

Our commitment spans PreK–16, creating strong connections between communities and schools that foster lifelong learning. By listening deeply and identifying community-specific Measures That Matter, we help partners build systems that reflect local goals and aspirations. Through our Powered Up Approach and integrated educational technologies, we develop data-informed insights and customized pathways that support meaningful change.
CCE’s work brings together educators, youth, families, partners, and stakeholders to build more connected, equitable, and thriving learning environments.

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Our Mission

Bringing communities, schools, and partners together to enhance student success through community voice and ownership—providing innovative, data-driven solutions that empower educators and support all aspects of youth development.

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Our Vision

We envision a world where every student has access to high-quality education and support, enabling them to thrive academically, personally, socially, and emotionally—within communities that nurture and champion the next generation of active leaders.

Building Bridges

CCE was founded on the belief that every student deserves opportunities to succeed. Since 1994, we have served as a catalyst for educational change—supporting the creation of pathways, programs, and practices rooted in community voice and collaboration.

Today, CCE is nationally recognized for its commitment to improving opportunity through community-driven, personalized learning environments that reflect the needs and aspirations of the communities and schools we serve.

Our History

  • Established in September 1994 as a regional center for the National Coalition of Essential Schools (NCES).
  • Initially housed in the basement of Bunker Hill Community College, CCE began by providing technical assistance to Boston-area schools.
  • In 1997, CCE launched its first official network: Boston Pilot Schools, uniting schools in a shared mission of educational reform.
  • Over time, CCE expanded its work, merging networks, deepening partnerships, and building a coherent theory of action that drives all of our solutions.

Meet Our Dedicated Team

CCE’s team brings together diverse expertise in community engagement, youth development, instructional leadership, facilitation, research, and program design.

Powered Up Collaboration

Our Powered Up Approach is a five-step community and school-driven process grounded in:

  • Listening
  • Building
  • Sustaining

The approach integrates academic, personal, social-emotional, and societal pillars, moving partnerships from ideas to implementation with measurable outcomes.

Together, let’s build a brighter future for our communities through collaborative education.

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