Family Voices

What Families Are Saying About Explore & Expand

Families play an important role in the success of Explore & Expand programming. Through afterschool and summer learning opportunities, families see firsthand how these programs support their children’s growth, confidence, and well-being.

To ensure all families have the opportunity to share their experiences, Explore & Expand collects feedback through surveys that are offered in multiple languages. The responses below reflect the voices of families from across Lowell Public Schools.

“La ayudado a aumentar el interés por el voleibol ya que es su deporte favorito, más enfocado y alegre.”
(It helped increase their interest in volleyball, which is their favorite sport. They are more focused and happier.)
— Lowell Parent

“My child has improved their academic progress. The staff are great and very respectful.”
— Lowell Parent

“It gives my son, who has autism and a limited selection of summer programs, the opportunity to continue learning and growing socially during the summer.”
— Lowell Parent

“My child was able to see their friends and socialize all summer. We live in an area where there aren’t many kids, so this helped a lot.”
— Lowell Parent

“As a transfer student, my child was happy to visit the school and meet staff and students before the school year began.”
— Lowell Parent

“Minha filha mais gostou de fazer novas amizades.”
(My daughter’s favorite part was making new friendships.)
— Lowell Parent

“The afterschool program helped build my son’s confidence. He loved learning new things and came home happy every day.”
— Lowell Parent

“As a single mom, the program helped me a lot. My child was safe, happy, and learning while I was able to get things done.”
— Lowell Parent

“For parents who need to be at work early, the program is truly a blessing. My children are always excited to go and show us the art projects they made.”
— Lowell Parent

“My son loves the free play time because he gets to play basketball. He struggles socially, and the program has helped him open up.”
— Lowell Parent

“My children have learned a lot about plants through Mill City Grows. We talk about it at dinner when we use the vegetables from the program.”
— Lowell Parent

“They enjoy spending more time with their friends in a safe and familiar place, and it helps them build stronger relationships.”
— Lowell Parent

“It has helped improve behavior, and they are always excited to attend.”
— Lowell Parent

These voices highlight the many ways Explore & Expand programs support Lowell families by strengthening academic progress, social development, confidence, and meaningful connections between students, families, and schools.