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Enrichment Program Overview

The GLEC Multicultural Enrichment Partnership (MEP) serves the communities of Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, and Methuen with a wide range of innovative academic enrichment and leadership building programs benefiting more than 3,000 students in grades 1-12. Started in 1985, these programs are designed to:

Through MEP programs, students challenge their prejudgments, discover their unique talents and common bonds, and unite their energy to improve themselves and their communities. MEP programs help to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century multicultural world, which is realistically represented by our four communities.

MEP's mission is: "To build bridges among our communities and create opportunities for all students to succeed."

Programming is developed, implemented and reviewed with the assistance of advisory committees consisting of principals, supervisors, teachers and parents from the participating school districts: Andover, Greater Lawrence Technical School, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover. MEP also collaborates with many local agencies and organizations. MEP programs include:

Fundamental to the concept of the GLEC's Multicultural Enrichment Partnership is the benefit to be derived from socializing, working, playing, performing and being recognized with students from other communities. Discovering common goals and interests and working together for a common purpose with people from different backgrounds help to bridge social barriers and build cross-cultural understanding. The social, economic, cultural and ethnic diversity within our larger community demands that such goals be addressed. MEP strives to provide a positive model for individuals and communities to work together effectively for the benefit of all.

MEP has received several honors, including a Make a Difference Day Award from USA Today and the Points of Light Foundation, a joint citation by the mayors of Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill for "building partnerships to make our communities a better place to live," a Multicultural Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Department of Education, and recognition in a Brown University publication resulting in replication of one of our programs by three communities in Connecticut. Our funding comes from the participating school districts, foundations, corporations, service organizations, PTOs, parent groups, fees, individuals, and other partnerships. Recent Contributors to MEP

MEP is staffed by a full-time director, James L. McConaughy. Mr. McConaughy is an educator who has 25 years of experience in this position and holds a B.A. and M.A. from Wesleyan University. He is assisted by volunteers, a part-time secretary, and more than 150 teachers who collaborate in MEP's various programs and activities.

For more information contact:

James L. McConaughy, Director
GLEC Multicultural Enrichment Partnership

Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative
480 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
978-685-3000 x123

 

 

 

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