Harvard Ed Portal

Harvard Ed Portal The Harvard Ed Portal is a vibrant space that fosters learning and exploration for Allston-Brighton

Located at the crossroads of the North Allston-Brighton neighborhood and Harvard’s campus, the Ed Portal serves as a physical place for members of the Allston-Brighton and Harvard communities to come together to share ideas and learn from one another. The Ed Portal fosters innovative ways of learning and provides programming in creative and performing arts; science and technology; wellness and recreation; and economic, workforce, and professional development for learners of all ages.

🌤️ a little bit of everything going on this weekJoin us for our newest barre series, LinkedIn optimization session, and ...
06/02/2026

🌤️ a little bit of everything going on this week

Join us for our newest barre series, LinkedIn optimization session, and our artist reception block party featuring a food truck, DJ, make your own bouquet cart, and more.

Whether you’re hoping to meet new people, switch up your routine, or just spend some time around the neighborhood- there’s plenty to check out.

Congratulations to our graduating Mentors!Semester after semester, Harvard college undergraduates show up for the Allsto...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to our graduating Mentors!

Semester after semester, Harvard college undergraduates show up for the Allston-Brighton community through the Harvard Ed Portal. From teaching literacy, leading science and arts clubs, supporting ELL students, to helping teens navigate college and career prep and offer one-on-one mentoring for kids of all ages...all while earning their own degrees.

These mentors didn’t just contribute to this programming, they became part of the community.

Thank you for your creativity and dedication. We are proud of everything you’ve accomplished and we can’t wait to see what you do next!


05/27/2026

The Harvard Ed Portal will be closed on Thursday, May 28 for Harvard Commencement.

If you need to contact us, staff will be available by phone or email.

Cheers to Class of 2026 and we'll see you on Friday!

The Harvard Ed Portal will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you and have a great long we...
05/22/2026

The Harvard Ed Portal will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you and have a great long weekend!

📚🔭👩🏽‍💻⚙️ We wrapped up a semester full of fun one-on-one mentorships and small group clubs with project showcases, games...
05/21/2026

📚🔭👩🏽‍💻⚙️ We wrapped up a semester full of fun one-on-one mentorships and small group clubs with project showcases, games, awards, and big community energy.

Congrats to our mentees and a big shout out to our Harvard undergrad mentors for bringing passion and encouragement each week!

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The Harvard Ed Portal offers a nine-week mentoring program for students in grades 3–8, connecting Allston-Brighton youth with Harvard undergraduates in one-on-one or small-group sessions designed to support the exploration of personal interests and cultivate a love of learning.

Congrats!
05/18/2026

Congrats!

Harvard's research found that high-quality arts education helps young people grow in ways that extend beyond the classro...
05/18/2026

Harvard's research found that high-quality arts education helps young people grow in ways that extend beyond the classroom, like building persistence, self-expression, and the ability to reflect and connect.

This spring, together with the Harvard Ed Portal Public School Partnership and Arts & Culture teams, we introduced the Teen Arts Program which brought students from Brighton High School and Mary Lyon Pilot High School to spend the semester learning professional exhibition design, curation, and presentation. They also created their own works of art, like portraits, paintings, digital illustrations, and woven fiber.

🖼️ 🎨 Their exhibition, Pieces of Everyone, is now on view at the Crossings Gallery. We'll be celebrating their gallery reception on May 21!

Learn more & RSVP here: hrvd.me/gallery-tap

Allston & Brighton neighbors, we’re heading into May with a full calendar of free events at the Harvard Ed Portal 🌸From ...
04/30/2026

Allston & Brighton neighbors, we’re heading into May with a full calendar of free events at the Harvard Ed Portal 🌸

From resource fairs to yoga and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to explore.

Visit the link in our bio for more info about our programming and events!

From personal stories to groundbreaking science, Dr. Jessica Whited of Harvard Medical School, brought regenerative rese...
04/23/2026

From personal stories to groundbreaking science, Dr. Jessica Whited of Harvard Medical School, brought regenerative research to life at this year’s Rob Lue Memorial Lecture—which also featured the key part of her lab’s work, the unforgettable and adorable axolotl salamander. 🦎

The evening opened with remarks from Harvard’s president, Alan Garber, honoring Rob Lue and underscoring the importance of science, community, and education.

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224 Western Avenue
Allston, MA
02134

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(617) 496-5022

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