Innovation is the key to organizational success. There's no surprise in that. And yet, failing can have dire consequences.This makes it imperative for an organization to balance transformation, innovation, and creativity.While the pandemic forced many changes,...
Evolution, Change, and the Future of Higher Education
Now more than ever, we’re grateful to you, the real heroes behind the work we're doing here at Inversant. You've endowed, advocated for, and championed our mission. At a time when so much uncertainty abounds, we find encouragement in your ongoing support. While much...
Creativity and Innovation in the Midst of Crisis
During the pandemic, we've seen first-hand the generosity of our community. While our cities have faced vast challenges, Boston-area residents worked to support one another. Whether giving directly or indirectly, we saw families reach out and come together. Everywhere...
College Affordability and Accessibility: A Pathway to Opportunity
As we head into September, we continue to sit in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. But in the midst of this current chaos, we push ahead to safeguard the college dreams of Inversant families. As an organization, we're thinking beyond the pandemic and into a new...
Low-Income Families Are Disproportionately Hurt by the Pandemic
For 10 years, Inversant has provided comprehensive college access education to families. But when the pandemic hit, we knew we'd have to make adjustments. With face-to-face learning no longer available, we began to reinvent communication and collaboration. With both...
Why the Status Quo in Higher Education Isn’t Good Enough
When a crisis strikes, change is inevitable. Nowhere is that more true than in higher education today. Our higher education system was already facing a looming crisis. Then along came the pandemic exacerbating the brokenness of our system. One thing is clear. The...
Community-Centered Growth in the Midst of a Pandemic
From the start, Inversant has committed to making higher education attainable to everyone in the US. As we enter a pivotal crossroads in the organization’s ten-year history, we stretch further into that mission. We recognize that moving from a founder lead and funded...
Hope, Togetherness, and Change During the Pandemic
In the midst of COVID-19, we continue to adapt and adjust as an organization. While our respective plans shifted, we've found new and innovative ways to serve our families. We've also been able to pivot workshops and previous offerings in light of the pandemic. What...
Equity, Equality, and the Year of Transformation
As of this writing, Massachusetts is in its eighth week of lockdown. 8 weeks that have transformed the way we work and communicate as a team and with our families. At Inversant and across Hildreth organizations, our work is about change. We foster near-term and...
Keeping the College Dream Alive During Coronavirus
Inversant families are being tested during the Covid-19 pandemic like never before. Besides being among the hardest hit, lower-income families also face insurmountable challenges. As stores, factories, hotels, and others shuttered, working-class unemployment rates...