BDEA 2.0

We are a student led community. We collaborate to create meaningful learning experiences where we grow academically, develop agency, learn about ourselves, and obtain the skills to achieve our visions for the future.

What is the BDEA 2.0 Program? 

BDEA 2.0 was started in 2018 after identifying that many of our Black and Latino young men were disproportionately falling off in attendance and not progressing through their classes. The program focuses on project-based learning with required internships, a self-directed pathway-based model towards college, construction or technology and a student-teacher "Crew" model of advisory. This program was designed in partnership with our students. Although the program was designed with young men in our school and with young men in mind, we welcome all applicants for whom the model is a strong fit. At BDEA 2.0, students progress through their high school education based on their ability to master a skill or competency at their own pace, regardless of the environment. The program is structured to connect alternative education students in Boston to upwardly mobile career pathways. We are establishing a mentorship program, continue to build strong industry partnerships, and manage early college access for students to create a vision for the future. 

Who is a good candidate for the BDEA 2.0 Program?

BDEA 2.0 students are like any other high school student in Boston– except that they haven’t been given the chance or the tools they need to be academically successful.  As a result, all of our students–all of them– have attended previous schools where they have struggled academically, have been held back one or more times, or have felt lost, unsafe, or unengaged. 

How does a student join the BDEA 2.0 Program?

Info Sessions

BDEA 2.0 will have two informational sessions about the program each term. The information sessions will be made available to current BDEA students as well any students, parents, guidance counselors, or organizations with potential BDEA 2.0 scholars. 

At the information session, individuals present will receive a copy of the BDEA 2.0 Handbook, meet BDEA 2.0 staff, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the BDEA 2.0 program.

Student Application Process

Any student interested in joining BDEA 2.0 must complete an application for the program. Applications are given to BDEA 2.0 prospects during the BDEA orientation, during an information session, or during a 1:1 meeting with a member of the BDEA 2.0 Student Support Team. 

Orientation

Prospective BDEA 2.0 students must successfully complete the BDEA orientation and they must also attend an orientation with a member of the BDEA 2.0 Student Support Team. The BDEA 2.0 orientation will consist of reading and understanding the BDEA 2.0 Handbook.

Contact Information

Adrianne Level, Program Leader:  alevel@bostonpublicschools.org

Jose Capo Jr. Humanities Teacher: jcapojr@bostonpublicschools.org

Nilo Ashraf, Science Teacher: nashraf@bostonpublicschools.org

T'Shango Mbilishaka, Humanities Teacher: tmbilishaka@bostonpublicschools.org

Jamaal Shaheed, Math Teacher: Jshaheed@bostonpublicschools.org

Christopher Quaye, 2.0 Pathway Coordinator: cquaye@bostonpublicschools.org

Cheuper Freeman, Community Field Coordinator: cfreeman4@bostonpublicschools.org

Rachel Revis, Social Worker: rrevis@bostonpublicschools.org

Ricky Lambright, Community Field Coordinator: rlambright@bostonpublicschools.org

Evelyn Castillo, SpEd Inclusion 2.0: ecastillo@bostonpublicschools.org 

Andrea McFarlane, Nurse: amcfarlane@bostonpublicschools.org