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Expanding access to justice is only possible through strong partnerships. At Massachusetts Appleseed, our pro bono partners play a critical role in advancing our mission by helping us strengthen critical legal resources and create lasting systemic change across the Commonwealth. This year, we are proud to recognize Baker McKenzie with the 2026 Pro Bono Award at […]
Every day, schools make decisions about how to respond when challenges arise- when a student disrupts class, misses school, or experiences interpersonal conflict. These moments are often treated as routine disciplinary matters and assumed to be resolved through removal or other surface-level responses, despite being more complex and rooted in underlying needs or harms. Too […]
The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is proud to announce that Diane Patrick and Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick along with Former U.S. Senator William “Mo” Cowan will return as Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2026 Good Apple Awards Reception on October 29, 2026. The Good Apple, Massachusetts Appleseed’s signature annual event, celebrates leaders who advance legal access, […]
When I began my summer at Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, I set out to examine youth-serving systems across Massachusetts, including education, juvenile justice, housing, and mental health. My goal was to understand how each influences outcomes for young people, with a focus on identifying the most significant and deeply entrenched barriers to […]
The annual Good Apple Awards Reception celebrates the inspiring achievements of those working to advance equity, opportunity, and justice across Massachusetts. At this year’s event on October 29th, we will honor Lisa Goldblatt Grace with the 2026 Community Leadership Award, in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of young people across […]
Every Good Apple Awards Reception brings together leaders, advocates, and supporters who share a commitment to promoting equity and opportunity across Massachusetts. This year, we’re thrilled to announce the three awardees who will be honored at the Good Apple Awards Reception on Thursday, October 29th. 2026 Good Apple Award Laura Peabody, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Mass General Brigham. Throughout her […]
In our “Turning on the Lights” report, a self-represented litigant famously described navigating the Massachusetts court system as “wandering through a room with no lights on… you’d bump into something, you’d ask about it, and they’d give you a little flashlight.” Today, for thousands of families across the Commonwealth, the path to consistent school attendance is shrouded […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15th, 2026 Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is proud to announce the launch of its new On-Demand Legal Rights Education hub, a centralized online resource featuring recorded legal education videos designed to accompany the Massachusetts Homeless Youth Handbook. The hub is now live and includes both English and Spanish versions of its first webinar, which […]
Across the Commonwealth, too many residents face barriers to accessing essential services, equitable education, and safe housing. These challenges disproportionately impact communities that have long been underserved, making it critical that we act now to advance policies that promote fairness, access, and opportunity for all. Several key bills this session would make meaningful progress toward […]
Students depend on consistent access to classroom learning to succeed, yet too many are removed from school for dress and grooming rule violations. Lost instructional time, from early grades through high school, can have lasting negative impacts on academic achievement and long term outcomes. Disparities in discipline further deepen inequities. In Massachusetts, Black girls are […]
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